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Tragedy Averted: Cessna Crash in Sherman Oaks
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
SHERMAN OAKS - A plane crash near the Sepulveda Dam avoided tragedy with both occupants walking away safely. On November 14, 2024, at 7:08AM the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to reports of a downed plane in the 15000 block of W Burbank Blvd in Sherman Oaks.Firefighters located a small, older…
Mutual Aid: We're Stronger Together
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
Neighbors help neighbors.  This is the basic tenet of the Master Mutual Aid Agreement (MMAA), a statewide framework which enables local jurisdictions to provide assistance to each other during emergencies. It was established to ensure that when an incident overwhelms the resources of a single…
Chain of Survival Works to Save Man's Life at Costco
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
NORTHRIDGE - In a remarkable display of quick thinking and teamwork, 59-year-old Samir Haroun was saved from a sudden cardiac arrest on a sweltering August afternoon at the Costco in Northridge.  Today, Fire Chief Kristin Crowley and the Los Angeles Board of Fire Commissioners honored those involved…
Los Angeles Firefighters Offer Wind Safety Tips
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - When strong winds are predicted for our area, the Los Angeles Fire Department reminds Southern Californians to use caution at home, in the workplace and on the road. Strong winds compound wildfire danger. We therefore ask residents - especially those in fire-prone foothill and wildland…
Tank Truck Overturns, Killing One
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES -  A tragic multi-vehicle collision on the Northbound 110 Freeway resulted in the death of one driver and left a tank truck carrying aviation fuel overturned late Saturday night. At 10:55 PM on November 2, 2024, the Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) responded to a reported traffic…
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 For those near a…
LAFD Offers Halloween Night Safety Checklist
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - Firefighters ask you to take a moment now to review this checklist before nightfall on Halloween: BEFORE TRICK-OR-TREATING:- Consider fire safety when decorating. Do not overload electrical outlets or block doors with holiday lighting or special effects.- Avoid the use of…
Early Morning Blaze in Downtown Los Angeles
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - Heavy fire rolled through a large commercial building housing textiles and furniture in Downtown Los Angeles, requiring tractors to move the debris to gain a final extinguishment. At 4:16AM on October 28, 2024 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 500 block of E 9th Street in…
LAFD Stands Ready To Support The World Series Return to Los Angeles
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles City Fire Department is prepared for the World Series. LAFD will be at Dodger Stadium, ready to provide emergency medical services and firefighting operations. The LAFD will increase staffing levels to include paramedics, bike medics, emergency medical technicians and…
Storage Yard Blaze in North Hollywood
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
With a massive plume of black smoke visible across the Valley, firefighters battled for an hour to quell an outside fire consuming materials used to make props for the entertainment industry. At 3:54PM on October 20, 2024 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 11100 block of W…
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