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LAFD Board of Fire Commissioners Honor Los Angeles Police Officers and Civilian Photographer for Heroic Car Rescue
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES -    Four Los Angeles Police Officers and a civilian photographer were recognized today by the Los Angeles Board of Fire Commissioners for their display of extraordinary bravery during the daring rescue of two individuals from a burning vehicle in Encino.  Just after midnight on…
Lithium-Ion Batteries Burn For Days After San Pedro Big Rig Crash
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
SAN PEDRO - A big rig overturned in San Pedro near the Port of Los Angeles, causing damage to lithium-ion battery cargo and causing a fire that burned for days.The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the Intersection of North Seaside Avenue and South Navy Way in San Pedro, California on Thursday,…
Firefighters Save Businesses in South LA Fire
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - Thick smoke and flames engulfed a row of commercial units, but the swift response of firefighters successfully saved two business from destruction. At 4:36AM on September 20, 2024 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 2200 block of S Central Ave in…
Major Emergency Fire in Chinatown
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - An apartment building under construction erupted into fire, spreading to the adjacent buildings, triggering a Major Emergency in Chinatown. At 3:43AM on September 13, 2024 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 712 New Depot St in Chinatown. The first…
LAFD Welcomes Graduates of Recruit Training Academy Class 2023-5
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Fire Department's Recruit Training Academy Class 23-5 celebrated their graduation on September 6, 2024, as they became proud probationary members of the LAFD. Friends and family of the 52 graduates were joined by City of Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley and civic and…
Six Hour LAFD Rescue Effort in Scorching Heat Saves Man Trapped in Los Feliz Trench
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS FELIZ - A marathon rescue effort by Los Angeles firefighters in scorching hot weather proved successful Thursday, saving the life of a worker who had become badly trapped in a trench at a residential construction site. The Los Angeles Fire Department received a 9-1-1 call at 10:49 AM on September…
LAFD Paramedics Stress Hot Weather Safety
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - With hot weather predicted, the Los Angeles Fire Department suggests you take action now to:Minimize the risks of sun and hot weather.Prepare your household, pets and workplace.Get relief from and avoid the effects of heat.Adjust your attire and activities throughout the day to limit sun exposure,…
Three-Story Framed Lumber Building Burns in South LA
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
HISTORIC SOUTH CENTRAL - Over 100 firefighters battled flames consuming a three-story building, in the framed stage of construction, where flames spread to several nearby structures.  The Los Angeles City Fire Department was summoned to the 200 block of East Vernon Avenue at 4:06 AM on Sunday, September 1, 2024,…
Second Fire in One Month Destroys South L.A. Tire Shop
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
SOUTH LOS ANGELES - The second fire in one month at a South L.A. automotive tire store destroyed the family owned business early Thursday morning.   The Los Angeles Fire Department was alerted by the first of several 9-1-1 calls at 3:28 AM on August 29, 2024, reporting a structure fire at 6901 South…
Fire and Explosions Rock Downtown L.A. Neighborhood
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - First arriving firefighters were met by fire through the roof - and a series of explosions, when they came to battle intense flames at a vacant and secured 5,800 square foot one-story industrial building in the southeast section of downtown Los Angeles.  The greater alarm fire was first…
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