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Two Adults and Dog Dead, Trio of Buildings Destroyed By Ammunition Fueled Sylmar Fire
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
SYLMAR - Two adults and a dog were found deceased, and a trio of buildings in a north San Fernando Valley residential neighborhood were destroyed, when a fierce fire fueled by ammunition erupted before dawn Sunday. The first of several 9-1-1 calls were received by the Los Angeles Fire Department at 4:…
Armed Suspect at Chatsworth Structure Fire
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
CHATSWORTH - Firefighters readied for fire attack on a well involved Chatsworth home while Los Angeles Police Department took an armed suspect into custody. At 1:57PM on December 1, 2023 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 9600 block of N Laramie Ave in…
Firefighters Prevent Blaze from Consuming Neighborhood
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
EAST HOLLYWOOD - With winds blowing, a fully involved dwelling under construction threatened to consume homes surrounding it on three sides. At 5:45AM on December 1, 2023 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1100 block of N Berendo St in East Hollywood. Firefighters…
Downtown Structure Fire with Partial Floor Collapse
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - While engaged in fire attack on the 2nd floor, two firefighters 'rode' a partial floor collapse down onto the 1st floor and thankfully did not sustain any serious injuries. At 1:00AM on December 1, 2023 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1000 block…
Massive Blaze Destroys Homes and Sends Two to Hospital
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
CENTRAL-ALAMEDA - An early morning fire ignited a building under construction, creating a massive blaze which sent two people to the hospital.  At 3:25AM on November 28, 2023 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported rubbish fire in the 1500 block of E Vernon Ave. Within two minutes, as…
The 'Spark of Love' Holiday Toy Drive
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - Thank you for helping make the holidays bright. The Spark of Love Holiday Toy Drive will return November 29, 2024. Deserving children across Southern California eagerly look forward to the annual Spark of Love Holiday Toy Drive. Though the program is sponsored…
How Your Group Can Receive Holiday Toys
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - With your help, the men and women of LAFD aim to assure that no deserving child goes without a gift this holiday season. If you are seeking to DONATE TOYS to the Spark of Love Holiday Toy Drive, please click here. If you are an organization …
Firefighters Stress Cooking Safety This Thanksgiving
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
LOS ANGELES - Did you know? One day of the year has 3 to 4 times more fires than any other day: Thanksgiving. Los Angeles Firefighters understand the kitchen is the heart of the home, especially at Thanksgiving. That's why we are stressing the importance of kitchen safety, especially…
LAFD Foundation Presents VALOR Awards 2023
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation's annual VALOR Awards Ceremony honored outstanding service above and beyond the call of duty. Ceremony Welcome Starts at 30.00 - Main Presentations Begin at 1.34.34 Event Photo Album VALOR 2023 was held on November 13, 2023…
Storage Yard Blaze in Downtown Los Angeles
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
UPDATE: November 28, 2023 The Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) released the results of a windshield survey, today, of specific fire hazards at freeway underpasses, following a massive blaze on November 11, 2023, in the 1700 block of East 14th Street in Downtown Los…
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