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Street Closure, Transit Status and Freeway Information for Los Angeles
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - If your phone is handy, the 5-1-1 telephone system is a free and convenient way to obtain real-time information about traffic, transit and transportation in Los Angeles and beyond - or even to summon freeway roadside assistance. Tips For Using 5-1-1 by Phone   …
The Nine Steps of Flood Recovery
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - Though your home and its contents may have been damaged by a storm related flood or mudslide, many of your belongings can be restored. If you do things right, your flooded home can be cleaned, dried out, rebuilt and reoccupied sooner than you think! Play it safe. The dangers are not over when…
Violent Vehicle Fire Explosion Causes Severe Injuries to LAFD Firefighters
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
WILMINGTON - Firefighters responded to a semi truck on fire in Wilmington, which sent nine firefighters to the hospital after a compressed natural gas (CNG) tank exploded.     The Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 1100 block of North Alameda Street in the Wilmington area of Los Angeles at 6…
Fire in Abandoned Del Rey House Leaves One Dead, One Injured
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
DEL REY - Firefighters battled flames in a fully-engulfed one-story house that appeared to be vacant. After eliminating the blaze, two patients were found inside. One was transported in unknown condition, and sadly, another was deceased.     A 9-1-1 call to LAFD's emergency dispatch center was placed…
Fire Involving South L.A. Clandestine Cannabis Operation Proves Deadly
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
GREEN MEADOWS - The Los Angeles Fire Department battled a Major Emergency Structure Fire in South Los Angeles early Saturday morning, involving a clandestine cannabis operation in a seemingly vacant one-story commercial building. Sadly, one man perished in the flames.     The fire was reported via a 9-1-1…
Crystal Tells Her Story of Becoming a Los Angeles City Firefighter
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
LOS ANGELES - Refinery29 interviews Crystal Reneau, where she speaks of her journey to become a firefighter and what life is like as a female firefighter on the Los Angeles City Fire Department.    
LAFD Welcomes Graduates of Recruit Training Academy Class 2023-2
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
PANORAMA CITY - The Los Angeles Fire Department's Recruit Training Academy Class 23-2 celebrated their graduation on January 25, 2024, as they became proud probationary members of the LAFD.   Friends and family of the 38 graduates were joined by City of Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley and civic and…
Mission Hills Resident's Return Into Burning Home Proves Deadly
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
MISSION HILLS - A pre-dawn fire Wednesday in the north San Fernando Valley proved deadly, when one of four adults who initially escaped the blaze, returned inside to retrieve personal belongings prior to the Fire Department's arrival, and was later found deceased inside his flame filled residence.   A 9-1-1…
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive 2024
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - During January, February and March, the LAFD, LAPD, and L.A. County Sheriff’s Department are conducting the Battle of the Badges blood donation contest, a friendly  annual competition between Southern California first responders to see who can recruit the most blood donors - and we…
LAFD Firefighters Rescue Two Trapped Inside a Burning Structure
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
HOLLYWOOD - In the early morning hours, firefighters rescued two men from a burning building, before extinguishing the flames consuming a one-story Hollywood home.     LAFD firefighters responded to reports of smoke in the area, and arrived to find a one-story single-family home with fire showing on…
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