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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…
Firefighters Save Building from Solar Panel Blaze in Boyle Heights
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
BOYLE HEIGHTS - When solar panels covering a nearly half a million square foot roof started to burn, firefighters quickly deployed hand lines to the top of the massive structure and saved the building. At 9:10AM on August 14, 2024 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 1400 block of S Los Palos…
LAFD Members Honored for Their Work Saving a Hiker
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - On a warm and sunny Saturday morning, a man hiking with his friends in Temescal Canyon believed he was just feeling the effects of the heat, when in fact he was in the midst of a heart attack and his life was in the balance. Today, the City of Los Angeles Fire Commission recognized the members who…
2023 LAFD Civilian Employee Recognition Luncheon
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - We are proud to announce the recipients of the Los Angeles Fire Department 2023 Civilian Employee Recognition Awards.The Civilian Employee Recognition Awards proudly highlights our civilian employees who have gone above and beyond.The Civilian Employee Recognition Committee (CERC) was established…
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