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LAFD Welcomes Interim Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva
LAFD Spokesperson: Lyndsey Lantz
LOS ANGELES - Prior to being appointed Interim Fire Chief on February 21, 2025, Ronnie Villanueva dedicated 41 years to the Los Angeles Fire Department, serving in a variety of assignments across the city. Over the course of his distinguished career, he rose through the ranks from Firefighter to…
LAFD Mourns the Off-Duty Death of Active-Duty Inspector I Ramon (Ray) Carrasco
LAFD Spokesperson: Lyndsey Lantz
It is with profound sadness that the Los Angeles Fire Department announces the off-duty death of Active-Duty Inspector I Ramon (Ray) Carrasco on February 25, 2025. We extend our deepest condolences to Ray's family, friends, and loved ones among our own ranks.Ray joined the LAFD on October 23, 2000…
LAFD Firefighter of the Year - Captain II Andrew Ruiz
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) and the City of Los Angeles Firefighters Association proudly announce Captain II Andrew Ruiz as the 2024 Firefighter of the Year. Captain Ruiz has dedicated 31 years to the fire service, with over 26 of those years serving the citizens of Los Angeles.…
As Storm Approaches, New Evacuation Orders and Warnings Go Into Effect
LAFD Spokesperson: Lyndsey Lantz
LOS ANGELES - The city is currently under EVACUATION ORDERS for specific addresses and EVACUATION WARNINGS for several areas. Due to the heavy storm inbound from the northwest, the risk for mudslides and debris flows is very high. Recently burned areas are especially susceptible to runoff, as ash…
LAFD Provides Sandbags for Homeowners
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - To help City of Los Angeles residents prepare for rainstorm needs, the Los Angeles Fire Department provides free ready-to-fill sandbags year-round at ALL Neighborhood Fire Stations, with sand also available for free at select locations, as seasonal conditions warrant. Local soil can also be used to…
Palisades Fire
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
MAP LINK:: CLICK FOR MAP WITH SEARCH BAR DATE: June 15, 2025, 2025TIME: 1:45PMEvacuation orders have been fully lifted for all zones affected by the Palisades Fire. Please visit Genasys Protect to view your zone.DATE: February…
Powerful Winds Coming to Los Angeles
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
With a forecast for high winds and dry conditions creating high fire danger in the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Fire Department has declared a citywide Red Flag Alert with temporary street parking restrictions in designated areas.This Red Flag Alert, and enforcement of special…
Data Requests for the Palisades Fire
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
Media Data and Records Requests:As we are currently responding to one of the most significant disasters in the history of the City of Los Angeles, and our resources are fully focused on managing this unprecedented emergency, we ask for your patience.If you are requesting any information that is a…
Wildfire Donations: Your Generosity is Inspiring
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
First and foremost, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generosity and unwavering support. Your donations have made a significant difference in helping us fight these multiple fires affecting our communities.While the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Fire Department are more…
HURST FIRE
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
HURST FIRE UPDATE:DATE: 10 JanuaryTIME: 3:55PMEVACUATION ORDER: All evacuation orders were LIFTED as of 9 JanuarySTATUS: 771 acres (adjusted down after formal mapping) with 70% containmentThis incident is now…
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