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LAFD_PHYSICAL RESCUE ZELZAH : NORTHRIDGE - Two men were injured, one critically, when their car struck a tree and house in Northridge, a Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman said. The crash was reported at 4:12 p.m. Saturday at Zelzah Avenue and Sunburst Street, said Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey.
The white sedan hit a tree and house on the southeast corner of the intersection, trapping the two young men inside, Humphrey said. Firefighters freed the men from the car and determined one was in critical condition and one was in serious condition, he said. They were transported to hospitals, Humphrey said.
Firefighters determined there was some damage to the house, he said.

LAFD_PHYSICAL RESCUE ZELZAH

NORTHRIDGE - Two men were injured, one critically, when their car str ...

Updated: May 19, 2013 7:12am PST

LAFD _ FATAL TC BURBANK & ETIWANDA : On Tuesday May 14th, at approximately 10:55 AM, a Traffic Collision vehicle vs. power pole occurred in the community of Tarzana, California. A black 1995 BMW was traveling westbound Burbank Blvd east of Reseda Blvd at a high rate of speed when it lost control, ran off the roadway and collided with the curb, a chain link fence, and a power pole. The driver was pronounced dead at scene by paramedics.

LAFD _ FATAL TC BURBANK & ETIWANDA

On Tuesday May 14th, at approximately 10:55 AM, a Traffic Collision ve ...

Updated: May 14, 2013 12:34pm PST

LAFD_STRUCT FIRE_ 15740 SHERMAN WAY : Firefighters today put out a fire on the second floor of a two-apartment building in Van Nuys that caused a total of $105,000 worth of damage, a city fire official said,. Firefighters dispatched to 15740 Sherman Way at 9:22 a.m. Within a few minutes, they declared it to be a ``general alarm'' fire and called for additional firefighters. They had the fire out within 21 minutes of their arrival, said Erik Scott of the Los Angeles City Fire Department. The fire caused $90,000 worth of damage to the structure and $15,000 to its contents. Also, two adults and two children were displaced, Scott said. A cause of the fire remained under investigation, he said. No injuries were reported. ``A functional smoke alarm provided early detection of fire allowing occupants to safely escape and call 911," Scott said.

LAFD_STRUCT FIRE_ 15740 SHERMAN WAY

Firefighters today put out a fire on the second floor of a two-apartme ...

Updated: May 12, 2013 12:53pm PST

LAFD_STRUCT FIRE_ 9415 GEYSER : *Structure Fire* 9415 Geyser Ave; FS 70; 1-story home w/ attic fire; Ch:9,18 @ 11:40 AM

LAFD_STRUCT FIRE_ 9415 GEYSER

*Structure Fire* 9415 Geyser Ave; FS 70; 1-story home w/ attic fire; ...

Updated: May 11, 2013 2:59pm PST

LAFD TRAFFIC ROSCOE & PENFIELD : NORTHRIDGE - A man was killed and four other people were injured in a three-vehicle collision this morning in Northridge, authorities said. The crash was reported at 1:28 a.m. at 19951 W. Roscoe Blvd., said Erik Scott of the Los Angeles Fire Department. A man who had been traveling in an older-model Pontiac Bonneville sedan
with his wife and 6-year-old son died at a hospital, said Sgt. Randy Modrell of the Los Angeles Police Department's Valley Traffic Division, which was investigating the crash. His wife was in very critical condition and the boy was in serious but stable condition, Modrell said. A man in his 20s who was the sole occupant of a Mercedes-Benz sedan
suffered two or three broken bones and was in surgery this morning, according to Modrell. That motorist was suspected of having been driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, but he did not cause the crash and was only facing possible misdemeanor charges, he said. A man of about 70 who was driving a Nissan Pathfinder SUV suffered
minor injuries, he said. Some of the victims were cut out of the wreckage, Scott said, adding that 46 firefighters went to the scene in response to the crash. All of the victims were transported for hospital treatment.

LAFD TRAFFIC ROSCOE & PENFIELD

NORTHRIDGE - A man was killed and four other people were injured in a ...

Updated: May 09, 2013 4:04am PST

STRUCTURE FIRE 4012 SUMAC DR. :

STRUCTURE FIRE 4012 SUMAC DR.

Updated: May 05, 2013 2:36pm PST

SPRINGS BRUSH FIRE VENTURA : CAMARILLO, Calif. — The so-called Springs Fire in Ventura County has burned at least 10,000 acres and is just 10 percent contained, fire officials said Friday. It has damaged 15 homes, five commercial properties and 15 outbuildings, according to Cal Fire. Some 4,000 residences were threatened, the agency said, and hundreds of people have had to evacuate ahead of the fast-moving flames. The blaze was reported around 6:45 a.m. Thursday just west of the southbound 101 near Camarillo Springs Road.
It quickly burned across the Camarillo landscape toward Newbury Park, scorching 100 acres in less than an hour. Several agricultural buildings also burned in the middle of a strawberry field.
By the afternoon, the fire had made its way to Point Mugu State Park on a trek toward the ocean. It reached the coast Thursday evening. Cal State Channel Islands and multiple neighborhoods were evacuated as Santa Ana winds blew the flames southwest. On Friday, the fire continued to burn in the Sycamore Canyon area of Point Mugu State Park. It had advanced to the coast and jumped Deer Creek Road, officials said. Evacuations remained in effect for Potrero Road to Lewis Road, Yerba Buena Road and Deer Creek Road, Sycamore Canyon, Broom Ranch and La Jolla Canyon.
The evacuations for the Cal State Channel Islands and Dos Vientos area have been lifted and reopened to residents only. The Cal State Channel Islands campus, including the student housing villages, will remain closed and classes and activities are cancelled through Friday.
Pacific Coast Highway remained closed from Las Posas Rd and the Ventura/L.A. County line. Photos by Juan Guerra

SPRINGS BRUSH FIRE VENTURA

CAMARILLO, Calif. — The so-called Springs Fire in Ventura County has ...

Updated: May 03, 2013 7:34pm PST

LAFD_GASOLINE TANKER :

LAFD_GASOLINE TANKER

Updated: May 03, 2013 10:10am PST

LAFD/VENTURA FD CAR OVER CLIFF : Simi Valley, Ca. A Car driven by a female drove off the E/B 118 Freeway this afternoon, fell 100 to 125 feet and burst into flames. Firefighters rescued the woman and carried her up the hill to a waiting ambulance. A CHP officer who spoke to the woman said she had told him she wanted to kill herself. Firefighters from The Ventura FD, LAFD and LA County FD worked in 90 degree heat to contain the brush fire, started by the car fire, to 1/2 an acre.

LAFD/VENTURA FD CAR OVER CLIFF

Simi Valley, Ca. A Car driven by a female drove off the E/B 118 Freew ...

Updated: Apr 28, 2013 7:40pm PST

LAFD_STRUCT FIRE 6300 LANKERSHIM :

LAFD_STRUCT FIRE 6300 LANKERSHIM

Updated: Apr 28, 2013 2:26pm PST

LAFD_TRASH TRUCK FIRE PARTHENIA_ : TRASH TRUCK FIRE ON PARTHENIA & WILBUR IN NORTHRIDGE, LAST APRIL 24TH 2013. ENGINE 103 HANDLED THE INCIDENT. PHOTOS BY JUAN GUERRA

LAFD_TRASH TRUCK FIRE PARTHENIA_

TRASH TRUCK FIRE ON PARTHENIA & WILBUR IN NORTHRIDGE, LAST APRIL 24TH ...

Updated: Apr 28, 2013 1:50pm PST

LAFD_ FIRE STATION 89'S TRAINING : APRIL 20, 2013. Fire station 89's training on Palms rescues in North Hollywood.

LAFD_ FIRE STATION 89'S TRAINING

APRIL 20, 2013. Fire station 89's training on Palms rescues in Nort ...

Updated: Apr 21, 2013 12:12pm PST

LAFD ENGINE 13 VS CAR KOREATOWN

KOREATOWN: April 18th 2013. A car that was involved in a previous ...

Updated: Apr 19, 2013 12:48am PST

LAFD_TC_ CORBIN & PLUMMER :

LAFD_TC_ CORBIN & PLUMMER

Updated: Apr 18, 2013 2:44pm PST

LAFD_ SAN MARINO FIRE KOREATOWN :

LAFD_ SAN MARINO FIRE KOREATOWN

Updated: Apr 15, 2013 12:33pm PST

LAFD_STRUCT FIRE_ 8436 KEOKUK AVENUE : NORTHRIDGE - A fire damaged a garage in Northridge today, but no one was hurt, authorities said. Firefighters sent to the 8400 block of Keokuk Avenue doused the flames in 26 minutes, according to Erik Scott of the Los Angeles Fire Department. The cause of the fire was under investigation. Photos by Juan Guerra. (April 11, 2013)

LAFD_STRUCT FIRE_ 8436 KEOKUK AVENUE

NORTHRIDGE - A fire damaged a garage in Northridge today, but no one w ...

Updated: Apr 12, 2013 2:42pm PST

LAFD_CAR FIRE NORDHOFF ST : A car crashed with a traffic light pole and burst on flames on Nordhoff across the street from the Northridge Mall tonight. Driver flee the scene of this accident. Fire Station 70 was dispatched to the location. Photos by Juan Guerra 4/2/2013

LAFD_CAR FIRE NORDHOFF ST

A car crashed with a traffic light pole and burst on flames on Nordhof ...

Updated: Apr 08, 2013 9:50pm PST

LAFD_TRUCK OVER THE SIDE JAN 22 2013 : LAFD DISPATCHED A PHYSICAL RESCUE TRAFFIC ON PARTHENIA & WILBUR..LAST JANUARY 22BD, 2013. FIRST UNIT ON SCENE REPORTED A MEDIUM SIZE TRUCK LOADED WITH SAND AND ROCKS OVERTURNED... NOBODY TRAPPED.

LAFD_TRUCK OVER THE SIDE JAN 22 2013

LAFD DISPATCHED A PHYSICAL RESCUE TRAFFIC ON PARTHENIA & WILBUR..LAST ...

Updated: Mar 30, 2013 1:21pm PST

LAFD STRUCTURE FIRE 19927 ARMINTA : WINNETKA: Firefighters today battled a rubbish fire that extended into the attic of a Winnetka home, a fire official said. Firefighters were sent to a one-story home at 19927 Arminta St. at 12:49 p.m., and had knocked down the fire 19 minutes after their arrival, said Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles City Fire Department. Humphrey said the fire was confined to the attic.
Photos by Juan Guerra

LAFD STRUCTURE FIRE 19927 ARMINTA

WINNETKA: Firefighters today battled a rubbish fire that extended int ...

Updated: Mar 07, 2013 12:52pm PST

LAFD_ CAR INTO APARTMENT VANOWEN : LAKE BALBOA - A vehicle crashed into the side of an apartment building tonight in Lake Balboa, injuring four people, a city fire official said. The crash was reported at 8:46 p.m. at 16208 W. Vanowen St., according to Erik Scott of the Los Angeles Fire Department. Firefighters were shoring up the wall while waiting for building and
safety officials to respond to ensure the structure's stability, Scott said. Three people were treated and released at the scene, and a fourth person was taken to a hospital in fair condition, Scott said. No extrication was necessary.

LAFD_ CAR INTO APARTMENT VANOWEN

LAKE BALBOA - A vehicle crashed into the side of an apartment buildin ...

Updated: Mar 03, 2013 3:07pm PST

LAFD _ TC HYDRANT NORDHOFF & TAMPA :

LAFD _ TC HYDRANT NORDHOFF & TAMPA

Updated: Feb 12, 2013 12:35pm PST

LAFD_STRUCT FIRE_ 9430 CLAIRE AVE : Northridge, CA. 9430 Claire Avenue... Structure Fire.

LAFD_STRUCT FIRE_ 9430 CLAIRE AVE

Northridge, CA. 9430 Claire Avenue... Structure Fire.

Updated: Jan 27, 2013 11:50pm PST

LAFD_TC BALBOA PL X BALBOA BLVD : NORTHRIDGE - At least three people were injured today, two of them critically, in a two-vehicle crash in Northridge, authorities said. The crash took place around 4 p.m. at 8245 Balboa Blvd., just south of Roscoe Boulevard, according to fire department spokesman Brian Humphrey. Humphrey said the crash left four people injured, two critically. However, Los Angeles police Sgt. William Kelly of Valley Traffic Division said his preliminary information was that only three people were hurt in the two-car crash. ``According to the preliminary information I have one car tried to make a left hand turn in front of the other vehicle and the there was a serious crash,'' Kelly said. Paramedics transported the injured victims to hospitals for treatment of their injuries, Humphrey said. The cause of the crash remained under investigation. Unconfirmed report indicate that a possible street racing a possible cause of this accident. Photos by Juan Guerra

LAFD_TC BALBOA PL X BALBOA BLVD

NORTHRIDGE - At least three people were injured today, two of them cri ...

Updated: Jan 27, 2013 7:38pm PST

LAFD_TC RO0LLOVER PARTHENIA & VANALDEN : NORTHRIDGE, JAN 22 2013.... LAFD was dispatched to a Physical rescue traffic on Parthenia near Vanalden...First units on scene reported a medium size truck that was overturned in the middle of the street. Only 2 minor injuries reported. Physical rescue was cancelled. Photos by Juan Guerra

LAFD_TC RO0LLOVER PARTHENIA & VANALDEN

NORTHRIDGE, JAN 22 2013.... LAFD was dispatched to a Physical rescue ...

Updated: Jan 22, 2013 1:06pm PST

LAFD TC ROLLOVER 101 FRWY @ LAUREL CANYON : STUDIO CITY, CA: January 15th about midnight....a two car tc with one SUV rollover.. No injuries reported. CHP & LAFD assisting motorist on scene. Photos by Juan Guerra

LAFD TC ROLLOVER 101 FRWY @ LAUREL CANYON

STUDIO CITY, CA: January 15th about midnight....a two car tc with o ...

Updated: Jan 16, 2013 10:58am PST

LAFD_STRUCTURE FIRE_ 9135 NOBLE : PANORAMA CITY - A Christmas tree caught fire tonight in a home in Panorama City, but no one was harmed, a city fire official said. The fire was reported at 8:03 p.m. at 9135 Noble Ave., according to Cecil Manresa of the Los Angeles Fire Department. Rescuers arriving at the location reported the fire was in the living room of the two-story home, Manresa said. With 47 firefighters on the scene, the flames were under control in 10 minutes, Manresa said. *** About 2am, 6 hours later, LAFD was dispatched again to this same address...for a reported structure fire. First Unit on scene found a two story house well Involved and with fire through the roof.... One additional Light Force and Arson Unit was called. Fire was under control in less than 30 minutes later. This photos are from the Next morning overhaul by Fire Station 7.

LAFD_STRUCTURE FIRE_ 9135 NOBLE

PANORAMA CITY - A Christmas tree caught fire tonight in a home in Pan ...

Updated: Jan 06, 2013 9:43pm PST

LAFD_ARSON FIRE_9400 ETON AVENUE : Canoga Park - Another trash container Fire in the West Valley tonight. This time a transient, a homeless person was arrested on scene of this fire but according with Arson Officers on scene, this is not the guy who they are looking for the near a dozen other similar fires in the same area.

LAFD_ARSON FIRE_9400 ETON AVENUE

Canoga Park - Another trash container Fire in the West Valley tonight ...

Updated: Jan 05, 2013 1:32am PST

LAFD_ STRUCT FIRE_ 6637 MORELLA ST : NORTH HOLLYWOOD - It took Los Angeles firefighters 12 minutes to put out flames that erupted in a Christmas tree in a North Hollywood home, a department spokesman said today. The fire was reported at 11:32 p.m. Tuesday at 6637 Morella Avenue, said Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey. Twenty-seven firefighters responded to the one-story home, Humphrey said. There were no injuries. The exact cause of the fire was not yet determined, he said.

LAFD_ STRUCT FIRE_ 6637 MORELLA ST

NORTH HOLLYWOOD - It took Los Angeles firefighters 12 minutes to put ...

Updated: Dec 26, 2012 3:24am PST

LAFD_ TC_ SHERMAN WAY @ 170 FRWY :

LAFD_ TC_ SHERMAN WAY @ 170 FRWY

Updated: Dec 26, 2012 2:33am PST

LAFD_PHYSICAL RESCUE_ 22437 VICTORY : WEST HILLS - A 73-year-old woman and an 83-year-old man were cut out of their wrecked car following a crash in West Hills, and taken to hospitals with moderate injuries, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department's Shawn Lenske. The traffic collision was reported at 22437 Victory Blvd. at 7:31 p.m., Lenske said. No details were available for the crash, which was on Victory Boulevard just west of Shoup Avenue.

LAFD_PHYSICAL RESCUE_ 22437 VICTORY

WEST HILLS - A 73-year-old woman and an 83-year-old man were cut out ...

Updated: Dec 24, 2012 11:42pm PST

LAFD_ ENCINO GAS LINE FIRE : A fire stemming from a ruptured gas line is burning next to a home in the 4400 block of Hayvenhurst Avenue in the Encino area. Firefighter Shawn Lenske says a city fire crew is on hand to protect the home. The accidental rupture of a half-inch natural gas line by a construction crew, ignited a stubborn non-injury fire on December 11, 2012.

LAFD_ ENCINO GAS LINE FIRE

A fire stemming from a ruptured gas line is burning next to a home in ...

Updated: Dec 13, 2012 10:57pm PST

LAFD_STRUCTURE FIRE 23062 BALTAR ST : WEST HILLS - Los Angeles Firefighters found an adult male without vital signs of life in his bedroom while extinguishing a house fire Saturday afternoon. Just after 1:00 PM on December 8, 2012, LAFD arrived at 23062 Baltar St to find a single-story residence with fire showing. Firefighters quickly suited up and kicked down the front door which was surrounded with flames. Inside, there was heavy fire to the left, particularly in the kitchen and living room, and thick black smoke to the right.
During a systematic Search & Rescue operation of the 1,625 square-foot home, firefighters discovered an approximate 50 year-old male laying prone in a bed within the burning structure. He was immediately pulled out and a team of Firefighter / Paramedics aggressively provided CPR, Advanced Life Support, and rapidly transported him code-3 to a local hospital. After further treatment by hospital staff, he was sadly beyond help and pronounced dead. No other injuries were reported. A well coordinated effort by 46 Los Angeles Firefighters, under the command of Battalion Chief Joseph Foley, extinguished the blaze in just 20 minutes, confining it to the structure of origin. The home was fitted with smoke alarms, however their functional status was not able to be determined due to extensive fire damage. There were no security doors, window security bars or obvious non-fire factors to impede the man's egress. The 50-year old dwelling was not equipped with residential fire sprinklers. A positive identification of the deceased man to include his age, as well as the cause, time and manner of his death, will be determined by the Los Angeles County Department of Coroner. The cause of the afternoon blaze remains under active investigation by LAFD's Arson Section. Monetary loss from the fire is still being tabulated.
Dispatched Units: E105 T105 E305 E72 RA872 RA96 EM17 BC17 E84 E104 RA105 E106 E296 T96 AR2 AR11 AR7 AR23

LAFD_STRUCTURE FIRE 23062 BALTAR ST

WEST HILLS - Los Angeles Firefighters found an adult male without vita ...

Updated: Dec 08, 2012 6:02pm PST

LAFD NORTHRIDGE CSUN AIRPLANE DOWN : NORTHRIDGE - A small plane lost its power and crash-landed at a soccer field at Cal State Northridge today, injuring two people, a city fire spokesman and an FAA official said. The plane crash and small fire were reported at 3:09 p.m., said Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles Fire Department. The single-engine airplane's pilot had radioed into the Van Nuys Airport tower that he was having engine trouble, and tried to land on the soccer field. Humphrey said the plane went down the field, through a chain link fence and flipped ``He just simply ran long on the athletics field,'' Humphrey said. The pilot and passenger were able to open a door and climb out of the wreckage. Twenty minutes after the crash, the man and woman were ``sitting in the back of a city fire ambulance, with minor injuries,'' Humphrey said. They were described in fair condition. The field is west of Zelzah Avenue, and south of Plummer Avenue. No structures were involved in the fire. The crash was about five miles northwest of the nearest airport, at Van Nuys. The Cessna 206, described as a six-seat single engine high wing plane, departed from Novato and was headed for John Wayne Airport, Ian Gregor of the Federal Aviation Administration said. The aircraft lost engine power near Van Nuys Airport, he said. ``The pilot tried to reach (Van Nuys Airport) but ended up making a forced landing on a Cal State Northridge soccer field,'' Gregor said. There were no immediate reports of injuries to anyone on the ground, and there was no ground damage, Gregor said. The FAA and NTSB will investigate.

LAFD NORTHRIDGE CSUN AIRPLANE DOWN

NORTHRIDGE - A small plane lost its power and crash-landed at a socce ...

Updated: Nov 25, 2012 8:05pm PST

STRUCTURE FIRE 7832 ALABAMA : CANOGA PARK - A man's body was found in a burned-out business that went up in flames in Canoga Park early today. ``We are removing a body from the location. I can confirm that,'' Lt. Larry Dietz of the coroner's office said. ``But we have no identity on the body at this time.'' Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Erik Scott did not know how the fire started. ``Right now the fire remains under investigation by the Los Angeles City Fire Department's arson investigators,'' Scott said. ``But, so far, there is no indication that this was an arson fire.'' The blaze in a strip mall at 7832 Alabama Ave. was reported about 2:10 a.m. and put out in 32 minutes, Scott said. One of 62 firefighters assigned to the fire fell off a ladder was taken to a hospital to be checked out, he said. Three units at the strip mall were severely damaged, and three sustained damage in areas where they shared walls, a videographer at the scene said. Tenants included a paint shop, two kitchen appliance stores, a construction business and a surf shop, where chemicals reacted with water after the fire, exploding harmlessly during the mop-up phase, according to the photographer.

STRUCTURE FIRE 7832 ALABAMA

CANOGA PARK - A man's body was found in a burned-out business that we ...

Updated: Nov 23, 2012 1:30am PST

LAFD_PHYSICAL RESCUE 118 X 5 FRWY : MISSION HILLS - A woman was killed and a child was injured tonight in a crash on the Ronald Reagan (118) Freeway in Mission Hills, a city fire official said. The crash was reported at 7:07 p.m. on the westbound 118 just east of the Golden State (5) Freeway, according to Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles Fire Department. Rescuers arriving on the scene found a woman and a boy about two years old trapped in a gray sedan that had slammed into a pole supporting signs for the interchange, Humphrey said. The boy was rescued secured in a car seat, Humphrey said, but the woman remained in the severely damaged vehicle just before 8 p.m. The child was taken to a hospital and was believed to be in fair condition, Humphrey said. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene as rescuers continued efforts to remove her body from the severely damaged vehicle, Humphrey said. The relationship between the woman and the child was unknown.

LAFD_PHYSICAL RESCUE 118 X 5 FRWY

MISSION HILLS - A woman was killed and a child was injured tonight in ...

Updated: Nov 18, 2012 11:16pm PST

LAFD_TC_SHERMAN WAY & ALABAMA : 21435 Sherman Wy; MAP 530-B5; FS 72; PRELIM: Vehicle into structure; NFD; Ch:8,10 @ 4:00 PM. Nov/17/2012

LAFD_TC_SHERMAN WAY & ALABAMA

21435 Sherman Wy; MAP 530-B5; FS 72; PRELIM: Vehicle into structure; N ...

Updated: Nov 17, 2012 5:35pm PST

LAFD_ STRUCTURE FIRE _ BRANDFORD IC : PACOIMA - A fire burned today inside a scrapyard in Pacoima and sent a huge plume of smoke up over eastern San Fernando Valley. The fire broke out around 1:30 p.m. at 12242 Branford St., according to Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles Fire Department. Preliminary reports indicated several vehicles were ablaze in the
wrecking yard, Humphrey said. Seventy-two firefighters confined the flames to scrap vehicles, debris and tires within the junk yard in just over an hour, he said. No injuries were reported, and no evacuations were ordered, Humphrey said. Once the blaze was under control, rescuers shifted their focus to at least one of 10 55-gallon barrels leaking what turned out to be used motor oil, Humphrey said. The leaked liquid was confined to the premises, but Branford Street remained closed in the immediate area during the investigation, Humphrey said. The fire was caused by a cutting torch used by workers, Humphrey said.

LAFD_ STRUCTURE FIRE _ BRANDFORD IC

PACOIMA - A fire burned today inside a scrapyard in Pacoima and sent ...

Updated: Oct 29, 2012 12:57am PST

LAFD_ HIGH SPEED HEAD-ON COLLISION : A 2 CAR TC HIGH SPEED HEAD-ON COLLISION HAPPENED ON AVALON AND 80th STREET IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES LAST OCT 22nd, 2012.

LAFD_ HIGH SPEED HEAD-ON COLLISION

A 2 CAR TC HIGH SPEED HEAD-ON COLLISION HAPPENED ON AVALON AND 80th ST ...

Updated: Oct 28, 2012 11:37pm PST

LAFD_MAJOR EMERG_PALO ALTO IC : LOS ANGELES - An investigation was under way today to determine the cause of a fire that raged at a three-story commercial building in Echo Park, sending flames through the roof and causing significant damage. A total of 125 firefighters battled the blaze, which was reported at 9:57 p.m. Tuesday at 1625 Palo Alto Ave. at North Belmont Avenue, along the
southbound Hollywood Freeway. It was knocked down in less than two hours, said Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles Fire Department. Witnesses said the fire started in brush and then spread to the building, Humphrey said. The blaze swiftly engulfed the structure, which Humphrey said was a multi-tenant office building, sending flames through the roof and out of the
windows and causing portions of the roof to collapse. The building housed at least six tenants, including a printing company -- which stored a large amount of paper and other flammable products -- and an area used for church services, Fire Department reported. A church service was conducted at the facility Tuesday night, letting out about 9 p.m., officials said.
At one point, firefighters were forced into a defensive posture, meaning they fought the flames from outside the building, Humphrey said. ``Then they went back inside to finish the fight,'' Humphrey said. The upper floor of the building appeared to be a total loss, Humphrey said. No civilians were injured or reported missing, Humphrey said. Five firefighters initially reported as injured were examined at the scene before they returned to fight the fire, he said. Firefighters evacuated a homeless encampment along the freeway, a news photographer reported from the scene. The cause of the blaze was under investigation and a dollar loss was being tabulated, Humphrey said. A fire official said the loss would be significant.
Firefighters remained on scene overnight, mopping up and dousing small spot fires.

LAFD_MAJOR EMERG_PALO ALTO IC

LOS ANGELES - An investigation was under way today to determine the c ...

Updated: Oct 10, 2012 8:03am PST

LAFD_GREATER ALARM 13838 VENTURA BLVD : SHERMAN OAKS—On the evening of Sunday, October 7, a fire that broke out at popular floral store Mark’s Garden was quickly doused by firefighters and resulted in no injuries but did result in significant damage. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department blog, around 8:38 p.m., firefighters arrived at the business, located at 13838 Ventura Boulevard, to find heavy smoke showing from a row of one-story businesses. Upon this discovery, members of the LAFD went to the roof to perform vertical ventilation of heat and smoke. Meanwhile, their colleagues forced entry into the business, which was closed at the time, to battle entrenched flames in the back of the building. Seventy-one firefighters were at the scene of the fire under the command of LAFD Assistant Chief Andrew Fox and managed to keep the flames within the business of origin. The fire, which began at the back and moved to the front of the business, was extinguished in 27 minutes. The fire was also a minor inconvenience to motorists as a stretch of Ventura Boulevard was closed for more than two hours while firefighters battled the fire. LAFD believe the fast-moving blaze is accidental and was caused by an electrical problem. The estimated damage to Mark’s Garden was not available as of press time. Mark's Garden has provided flowers for many Hollywood events, including the Academy Awards Governor's Ball, the Emmy's and the Golden Globes, according to its website. (Info courtesy of the Canyon-News.com)

LAFD_GREATER ALARM 13838 VENTURA BLVD

SHERMAN OAKS—On the evening of Sunday, October 7, a fire that broke ou ...

Updated: Oct 07, 2012 11:58pm PST

LAFD_TC 6030 WINNETKA :

LAFD_TC 6030 WINNETKA

Updated: Oct 06, 2012 10:01pm PST

LAFD_RUBBISH FIRE_8900 OSO : ENGINE 104 RESPONDED TO A RUBBISH FIRE BEHIND A COMMERCIAL BLDG IN THE 8900 BLK OSO AVENUE IN NORTHRIDGE. OCT 5TH,2012

LAFD_RUBBISH FIRE_8900 OSO

ENGINE 104 RESPONDED TO A RUBBISH FIRE BEHIND A COMMERCIAL BLDG IN THE ...

Updated: Oct 05, 2012 12:27pm PST

LAFD PHYSICAL RESCUE RINALDI & ZELZAH :

LAFD PHYSICAL RESCUE RINALDI & ZELZAH

Updated: Aug 11, 2012 4:23pm PST

LAFD STRUCTURE FIRE KESWICK IC : AUGUST 11, 2012 23:55pm

LAFD STRUCTURE FIRE KESWICK IC

AUGUST 11, 2012 23:55pm

Updated: Aug 11, 2012 3:32pm PST

LAFD TRAFFIC COLLISION TAMPA & PARTHENIA : SATURDAY JULY 21TH, 2012

LAFD TRAFFIC COLLISION TAMPA & PARTHENIA

SATURDAY JULY 21TH, 2012

Updated: Jul 21, 2012 8:49pm PST

LAFD_ TRAFFIC COLLISION TAMPA & PLUMMER : NORTHRIDGE - Six people were injured today, four hospitalized, in a crash in Northridge, a city fire official said. The two-vehicle crash was reported at 4:15 p.m. at 19300 Plummer St. in Northridge, said Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Four people were taken to hospitals in unspecified conditions and two people were released at the scene. The cause of the crash was under investigation.

LAFD_ TRAFFIC COLLISION TAMPA & PLUMMER

NORTHRIDGE - Six people were injured today, four hospitalized, in a c ...

Updated: Jul 21, 2012 8:09pm PST

LAFD_GAS LEAK LOS FELIZ_ : LAFD ASSIST DWP WORKERS IN THE LOS FELIZ AREA LAST NIGHT...FOR A GAS LEAK AT A CONSTRUCTION SITE.

LAFD_GAS LEAK LOS FELIZ_

LAFD ASSIST DWP WORKERS IN THE LOS FELIZ AREA LAST NIGHT...FOR A GAS L ...

Updated: Jul 10, 2012 11:43am PST

LAFD_WINNETKA HAZMAT : RESEDA - Five people apparently became ill by inhaling fumes from cleaning solvents today at a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power payment center in the Reseda area, authorities said. A hazardous-materials team and paramedics were sent to 7299 Winnetka Ave. about 11:35 a.m., said Erik Scott of the Los Angeles Fire Department. The people were in the lobby of the building, and complained of feeling ill. They were transported for hospital examination, according to Scott, who said the fumes apparently emanated from a combination of cleaning solvents. Photos by Juan Guerra

LAFD_WINNETKA HAZMAT

RESEDA - Five people apparently became ill by inhaling fumes from clea ...

Updated: Jul 09, 2012 1:32pm PST

LAFD_ VASSAR IC_ : CANOGA PARK - Intense flames gutted an under-construction, three-story apartment complex in Canoga Park early Saturday morning. Nearby buildings were spared destruction, however three firefighters were injured.
The Los Angeles Fire Department was summoned to 7050 N Vassar Avenue, just after midnight on July 7, 2012, to find a 50' x 100' apartment complex, that was well involved in fire. The building was under various stages of construction with scaffolding reaching the third floor. Flames on top of the structure stretched over 20' into the sky, exposing nearby buildings. A bold and well coordinated offense attack ensued, as firefighters rushed inside with hand-lines, and aggressively cut holes on the roof. Due to the diligent work of firefighters, the flames were extinguished in just over one hour by nearly 100 Firefighters, all under the command of Battalion Chief Foley. Although nearby buildings were spared destruction, approximately seven units were damaged, displacing some residents. The cause of this early morning blaze remains under active investigation by the LAFD Arson/Counter-Terrorism Section, and the dollar loss is still being tabulated.
One adult male firefighter suffered a hand injury and was transported to a local hospital in fair condition, and placed off-duty. Two other adult male firefighters were evaluated, one for an eye injury, another for illness, however, both remain on-duty. Dispatched Units: E72 E105 T105 E305 RA105 RA84 EM17 BC17 E84 E106 E104 E296 T96 E273 T73 DC3 SQ21 BC15 T93 E293 T87 E287 E93 E60 EM15 BC12 BC14 E88 UR88 RA88 T89 E289 RA889 BC10 AR2 Photos by Juan Guerra

LAFD_ VASSAR IC_

CANOGA PARK - Intense flames gutted an under-construction, three-story ...

Updated: Jul 07, 2012 6:31pm PST

AMERICAN HERO AIR SHOW HANSEN DAM : As more than a dozen helicopters -- from military Blackhawks to a KNBC Channel 4 news chopper -- rested on the grass at Hansen Dam Recreation Area on Saturday, hundreds of people checked them out, inspecting them almost like they would a new car.
Kids clamored into the pilot's seat and posed for pictures behind mounted machine guns. Parents gazed at the instruments and talked about family members who were serving in the Army. And pilots from U.S. Air Force, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Fire Department and other groups talked about their jobs. That was the scene at the American Heroes Air Show, an annual event that celebrates the role of helicopters in law enforcement, the military and other uses. Everyone had questions. Do television reporters in news helicopters, following a car chase, relay inside information to police about the pursuit because the reporters have a bird's-eye view? Yup. How much does an Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter cost? $22 million. And what can residents do about those noisy paparazzi helicopters? Complain to your congressman. The event was started by pilots two decades ago in Los Angeles, and has now expanded to four other cities. Glen Warren, spokesman for the American Heroes Air Show, said it's important for the public to put a face to the pilots. "It's about raising awareness about helicopters. Most people can't access them, can't walk up to a helicopter at the airport." At the Air Show, however, both the pilots and the helicopters are accessible.
Last year's L.A. event was canceled due to the Carmageddon 405 Freeway closure, causing a bigger turnout this year, according to some attendees. While most of the aircraft remained grounded for the public to get up close with them, a few performed aerial maneuvers for the crowd. Families on the grass watched a trio of parachuters drop from a helicopter. More adventurous spectators paid $45 to fly up in a helicopter for a quick spell. And representatives from groups including the Secret Service and Transportation Security Administration manned booths, passing out buttons and pamphlets. Photos by Juan Guerra.

AMERICAN HERO AIR SHOW HANSEN DAM

As more than a dozen helicopters -- from military Blackhawks to a KNBC ...

Updated: Jun 30, 2012 9:43pm PST

LAFD_TC ROSCOE & MASON_ : CANOGA PARK - Four people were critically injured in a two-car collision in Canoga Park, a Los Angeles fire department spokesman said today. The collision was reported just before midnight Saturday in the 8300 block of North Mason Avenue, Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Matt Spence said.
A fifth person was reported in serious condition en route to a hospital. Los Angeles police with the Valley Traffic Division are in charge of the investigation. Photos by Juan Guerra

LAFD_TC ROSCOE & MASON_

CANOGA PARK - Four people were critically injured in a two-car collis ...

Updated: Jun 10, 2012 11:28am PST

LAFD_TRASH TRUCK FIRE :

LAFD_TRASH TRUCK FIRE

Updated: Jun 07, 2012 10:53am PST

LAFD_HIKER INCIDENT 96'S : SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2012.... 3 Stranded Hikers at Stone Point in Topanga Canyon near the 118 Frwy were assisted by LAFD to safety helped by the SunLight from Fire 6.

LAFD_HIKER INCIDENT 96'S

LAFD_MTA BUS CRASH_ : WOODLAND HILLS - Eight people were injured today, one seriously, in a crash involving an MTA bus in Woodland Hills, a city fire official said. The three-vehicle crash was reported at 4:55 p.m. in the 22800 block of West Sherman Way, Matt Spence of the Los Angeles Fire Department said. One adult was taken to a hospital in serious condition and seven others with minor injuries were taken to hospitals in fair condition, Spence said. The cause of the crash was unknown. Photos by Juan Guerra.

LAFD_MTA BUS CRASH_

WOODLAND HILLS - Eight people were injured today, one seriously, in a ...

Updated: Jun 02, 2012 9:56pm PST

LAFD_HORSE RESCUE : LAKE VIEW TERRACE LAKE VIEW TERRACE - Los Angeles Firefighters safely rescued a horse that was stuck in water and mud near Hansen Dam Aquatic Center.
At 5 p.m. a swift and carefully coordinated rescue ensued near 11798 Foothill Boulevard, where a large horse was in water with half of its body covered, and unable to exit on his own due to three of his legs being stuck in the mud below. Over 40 firefighters, under the command of Battalion Chief Jack Wise, worked from the ground and air to rescue the animal, approximately 10 of which entered the water, concentrating efforts on keeping the horse's head above water during the rescue operation. Firefighters utilized 4x4 vehicles, carriers, back boards that float, and two-line rope systems. The Dart Team, a unique group including a veterinarian, responded tremendously fast and tranquilized the horse with a sedative while firefighters used manpower and rope systems to safely bring him to the shoreline. Then in a coordinated effort, a harness was placed around the weakened horse, and a LAFD helicopter lifted the him to dry land at a near by baseball field.
Recent rains beautify many areas of Los Angeles, but firefighters warn people not to ride horses in areas you can't walk. River beds become especially wet, and there are unforeseen hazards lurking under the water. Just six inches of water is enough to knock a person off their feet.
Animal rescues not only save the animal in danger but stops owners and bystanders from endangering themselves in a feudal effort to save the animal.
Chief Wise stated, "Not only did our firefighters do an outstanding job, but we want to thank the LA City Lifeguards from the Aquatic Center, General Services Police and others that assisted prior to our arrival."

LAFD_HORSE RESCUE

LAKE VIEW TERRACE LAKE VIEW TERRACE - Los Angeles Firefighters safely ...

Updated: May 27, 2012 12:38pm PST

LAFD_TC ROLLOVER 210 FRWY @ WHEATLAND :

LAFD_TC ROLLOVER 210 FRWY @ WHEATLAND

Updated: May 06, 2012 8:32pm PST

LAFD _ TC ROLLOVER SAN FERNANDO MISSION & WHITE OAKS :

LAFD _ TC ROLLOVER SAN FERNANDO MISSION & WHITE OAKS

Updated: May 06, 2012 8:07pm PST

LA HEAT VS NEW YORK : Members of the Los Angeles Fire Department and their familes welcome you to join them this Saturday afternoon when the Los Angeles Heat football team faces the NYPD Finest at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena. We hope you'll join us for a much anticipated matchup, as two renowned public safety football teams square off at the iconic stadium. Saturday, April 28, 2012 4:00 PM Kickoff Rose Bowl Stadium 1001 Rose Bowl Drive Pasadena, CA 91103
This is your chance to fulfill a lifelong dream of the perfect seat at a stadium known around the world - which does not offer tours to the general public! Your can attend with pride, knowing that game proceeds will benefit the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation.
Photos by Juan Guerra

LA HEAT VS NEW YORK

Members of the Los Angeles Fire Department and their familes welcome y ...

Updated: Apr 29, 2012 7:39am PST

LAFD "MARCH FOR BABIES" EVENT : The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is honored to once again team-up with the March of Dimes in its annual fund raising campaign. Thousands of participants are expected to trek the identified route to help raise funds to support research and programs that improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature births and infant mortality. All firefighters, families, friends and of course, the public, are encouraged to volunteer their time for this worthwhile charity that takes place in more than 1,400 communities nationwide. This fun-filled, three mile "Walk America” event will take place on: Saturday, April 28 at Exposition Park from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Photos by Juan Guerra

LAFD "MARCH FOR BABIES" EVENT

The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is honored to once again team-u ...

Updated: Apr 28, 2012 2:34pm PST

LAFD "FILL THE BOOT"

On April 23-25, 2012, the men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Depart ...

Updated: Apr 25, 2012 2:12pm PST

LAFD_17000 BLK BALTAR ST_FIRE : *Structure Fire* 17000 block of W Baltar St; MAP 531-C2; FS 100; 1 story SFD w/ smoke showing; Ch:9,17 @ 3:16 PM

LAFD_17000 BLK BALTAR ST_FIRE

*Structure Fire* 17000 block of W Baltar St; MAP 531-C2; FS 100; 1 sto ...

Updated: Mar 25, 2012 4:44pm PST

LAFD_ TC 20300 PARTHENIA : MARCH 24TH, 2012: WINNETKA, CA. Single car Traffic accident on the 20300 blk Parthenia St.... Engine and Rescue 104 handled . Photos by Juan Guerra.

LAFD_ TC 20300 PARTHENIA

MARCH 24TH, 2012: WINNETKA, CA. Single car Traffic accident on t ...

Updated: Mar 25, 2012 1:08pm PST

SANTA MONICA FD @ LA MARATHON 2012 :

SANTA MONICA FD @ LA MARATHON 2012

Updated: Mar 18, 2012 2:34pm PST

LAFD PHYSICAL RESCUE PARTHENIA ST : March 16th, 2012....NORTH HILLS - A head on-crash in North Hills between a sports utility vehicle and a car left five young adults critically injured and two infants slightly hurt, a police lieutenant said today. The crash in the 16000 block of Parthenia Street, just west of Woodley
Avenue, was reported about 11:45 p.m. Friday, said Los Angeles police Lt. Orlando Moreno, watch commander at Valley Traffic Division. ``The sedan, which was being driven by a man, was headed eastbound on Parthenia when the driver suddenly crossed over the double-yellow line and crashed head-on into a SUV,'' Moreno said. ``Paramedics transported seven people to the hospital -- five young adults and two infants, one from each vehicle,'' Moreno said. ``One of the injured adults, a girl, is now undergoing emergency surgery,'' he said. ``The other four adults are listed in critical but stable condition.'' Moreno also said the two infants were not seriously hurt. LAPD officers at the scene have determined that neither alcohol or drugs played a role in this crash, he said. ``We just don't know yet what happened,'' Moreno said. ``The driver of the sedan that crossed over the lines was conscious and able to talk but he was not in any condition to be interviewed right then.'' Anyone with information on this crash was asked to call the LAPD's Valley Traffic Division at (818) 644-8000. All tips can be made anonymously. Photos by Juan Guerra.

LAFD PHYSICAL RESCUE PARTHENIA ST

March 16th, 2012....NORTH HILLS - A head on-crash in North Hills betw ...

Updated: Mar 17, 2012 3:22pm PST

LAFD_GAS STATION FIRE : *Auto Fire* 20100 W Roscoe Bl; MAP 530-E2; FS 104; At gas station. 8 firefighters are able to extinguish & handle incident, NFD; Ch:8,0 @ 10:02 AM

LAFD_GAS STATION FIRE

*Auto Fire* 20100 W Roscoe Bl; MAP 530-E2; FS 104; At gas station. 8 f ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2012 2:11pm PST

LAFD_ FATAL MOTORCYCLE CRASH : March 10th, 2012....CANOGA PARK - A motorcyclist was killed today during a traffic crash in Canoga Park, a fire official said. It happened in the 20900 block of Nordhoff Street. Firefighters and paramedics were dispatched to the scene at 12:56 p.m, Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles City Fire Department said. Humphrey said the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and that the crash involved a utility pole and possibly a vehicle. Photos by Juan Guerra

LAFD_ FATAL MOTORCYCLE CRASH

March 10th, 2012....CANOGA PARK - A motorcyclist was killed today dur ...

Updated: Mar 10, 2012 2:42pm PST

LAFD _ FREEWAY IC_ : MISSION HILLS - A female was killed and four other people were injured, two critically, in a crash on the San Diego (405) Freeway in Mission Hills, a city fire official said. The crash was reported at 7 p.m. on the northbound 405 near San Fernando Mission Boulevard, said Erik Scott of the Los Angeles Fire Department. At least one person was trapped inside a vehicle after the crash, Scott said. Once rescue was complete, four people were taken to Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, two in critical condition and two with serious injuries,
he said. One female was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the crash was unknown. Northbound lanes on the 405 were closed near San Fernando Mission Boulevard during the rescue and subsequent investigation. Photos by Juan Guerra

LAFD _ FREEWAY IC_

MISSION HILLS - A female was killed and four other people were injure ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2012 1:58pm PST

LAFD STR FIRE CASTLEBAY IC PORTER RANCH : FEBRUARY 27, 2012

LAFD STR FIRE CASTLEBAY IC PORTER RANCH

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Updated: Feb 27, 2012 2:12pm PST

LAFD TRAFFIC SAN FERNANDO MISSION BLVD : February 25, 2012 TC on San Fernando Mission Blvd Just East of Balboa Blvd...in North Hills. Photos by Juan Guerra

LAFD TRAFFIC SAN FERNANDO MISSION BLVD

February 25, 2012 TC on San Fernando Mission Blvd Just East of ...

Updated: Feb 26, 2012 3:44am PST

LAFD CAR VS HOUSE ROSCOE X WILBUR : (FEBRUARY 25, 2012) NORTHRIDGE - Three gang members were in custody today on suspicion of stealing a Lincoln Town Car and crashing it into a parked truck in a Northridge driveway, knocking it into the home's garage, a police lieutenant said. The 1991 Town Car was reported stolen Saturday morning in the Topanga patrol area and crashed into the truck in the 8200 block of Rhea Ave. at 10:53 p.m., Los Angeles police Lt. Donald Graham of West Valley Station said. ``The damage to the Lincoln is extensive,'' he said. ``The damage to the truck is extensive, and there's some damage to the garage.'' The men tried to run from crash. Two who were collared almost immediately by a police officer in the area who heard the commotion, Graham said. The third was arrested another officer, he said, but their names and were unavailable early today. All three could be booked for grand theft. PHOTOS BY JUAN GUERRA

LAFD CAR VS HOUSE ROSCOE X WILBUR

(FEBRUARY 25, 2012) NORTHRIDGE - Three gang members were in custody ...

Updated: Feb 26, 2012 3:37am PST

LAFD STR FIRE 22401 BALTAR : FEBRUARY 15TH, 2012... CANOGA PARK - A fire damaged a house today in Canoga Park, but no one was hurt, authorities said. Firefighters sent to the 22400 block of West Baltar Street about 8 a.m. extinguished the flames in about a half hour, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The cause of the fire was under investigation. Photos by Juan Guerra

LAFD STR FIRE 22401 BALTAR

FEBRUARY 15TH, 2012... CANOGA PARK - A fire damaged a house today in ...

Updated: Feb 15, 2012 12:31pm PST

LAFD PHYSICAL RESCUE VENTURA & DE SOTO : Woodland Hills, CA. (Febr/4/2012) driver involved in second crash while fleeing. - Four people were injured --- three critically -- in a three-vehicle traffic crash today near Warner Center, a fire official said. The fourth person escaped with only minor injuries, Erik Scott of the Los Angeles City Fire Department said. Police told ABC7 the driver of a red convertible crashed at another location on Ventura Boulevard, then continued eastbound and crashed into two other cars that were stopped at a red light at DeSoto Avenue. Firefighters and paramedics were dispatched to that location at 11:22 a.m., Scott said. Paramedics took the injured to area hospitals. The driver of the vehicle involved in the first crash said the suspect rear-ended him, the station reported. That man and his daughter were not injured. Photos by Juan Guerra

LAFD PHYSICAL RESCUE VENTURA & DE SOTO

Woodland Hills, CA. (Febr/4/2012) driver involved in second crash ...

Updated: Feb 04, 2012 8:03pm PST

LAFD LOST HIKER

LAFD ARSON FIRES PRESS CONFERENCE : LOS ANGELES - A 24-year-old man was arrested today as the suspected serial arsonist responsible for a four-night rampage in which 52 fires were set in and around Hollywood. Harry Burkhart, reportedly a German citizen, was identified by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa at a 6:15 p.m. news conference. Jail records show he was booked on a felony charge at 1:48 p.m. and his bail was set at $250,000. ``Our long, four-day nightmare is over,'' Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky told reporters. Burkhart was arrested about 3 a.m. after a traffic stop at Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue, police said. The part-time reserve sheriff's deputy who made the stop noticed the driver looked like the burly man with a ponytail seen on video at the scene of several fires. The minivan with British Columbia license plates that Burkhart was driving also matched a description of a vehicle put out by arson investigators, police said. The property damage from the arson spree, which began Thursday night, has been estimated at $3 million. ``I feel very good that we've got the right guy,'' LAPD Chief Charlie Beck told reporters. He cited evidence found in Burkhart's van but gave no details. Sheriff Lee Baca described the suspect as ``the most dangerous arsonist in Los Angeles County that I can recall.'' Sources told the Los Angeles Times that Burkhart appears to have been battling the U.S. government over the immigration status of a relative. According to ABC News, the suspect said ``I hate America'' as he was being arrested.
There were 11 new fires between midnight and the time the suspect was arrested, Los Angeles fire Capt. Jaime Moore said. Those fires fit the pattern of the earlier fires, Moore said, most of which were set in cars that were sitting in carports. Seven were set in North Hollywood and two each in Hollywood proper and West Hollywood, he said. Although no one was seriously injured, someone was given oxygen after inhaling some smoke and a firefighter suffered an unspecified minor injury, Moore said. Photos by Juan Guerra.

LAFD ARSON FIRES PRESS CONFERENCE

LOS ANGELES - A 24-year-old man was arrested today as the suspected s ...

Updated: Jan 02, 2012 11:58pm PST

LAFD ARSON FIRES II : Los Angeles Fire Capt. Jaime Moore says authorities have detained ``a person of interest'' on Sunset Boulevard in connection with the more than 50 suspected arson fires in the Los Angeles area since Dec. 30. He did not know whether that person matched the description of the man shown Sunday on the surveillance video of a ``person of interest'' released this weekend. The announcement follows 12 new fires since 1 a.m. today in carports around Hollywood, the Hollywood Hills, Sherman Oaks and the city of West Hollywood. Photos by Juan Guerra.

LAFD ARSON FIRES II

Los Angeles Fire Capt. Jaime Moore says authorities have detained ``a ...

Updated: Jan 02, 2012 12:32pm PST

LAFD GRAMERCY PLACE FIRE : (JANUARY 1ST, 2012) HOLLYWOOD - A fire heavily damaged a vacant apartment building in Hollywood, a city fire official said. The fire was reported at 5:41 p.m. in a two-story apartment building at 1700 N. Gramercy Place near Hollywood Boulevard, said Erik Scott of the Los
Angeles Fire Department. With more than 100 firefighters on the scene, the blaze was under control in one hour, Scott said. No injuries were reported. Photos by Juan Guerra

LAFD GRAMERCY PLACE FIRE

(JANUARY 1ST, 2012) HOLLYWOOD - A fire heavily damaged a vacant apartm ...

Updated: Jan 01, 2012 10:55pm PST

LAFD ARSON FIRES SF VALLEY : Nine separate fires were set today in North Hollywood and other neighborhoods north of the Hollywood Hills, destroying between 11 and 13 vehicles and scorching some apartment units above the burning hulks. A similar
fire burned a vehicle just over the line in Burbank, and an exact total of destroyed vehicles was not immediately available from police or fire spokespersons. On Thursday and Friday, 17 cars or small trucks were torched south of the hills, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles and in the adjacent municipality of West Hollywood. ``This is a significant event taking place here in the San Fernando Valley, as well as other parts in the city.'' said LAPD Cmdr. George Villegas. But police stopped short of saying that the city is seeing a rash of copycat arsons, mostly aimed at vehicles sitting in open-air garages sitting beneath upstairs residential units.
``We've detained a number of people, but none that we can say are legitimately connected to this investigation at this point,'' Villegas said. No one has been held or charged with the recent string of fiery vandalism, he
said. The only clues released by police so far have been a sighting of a man driving a white-and-tan, mid-90s model Lexus ES300, and the police offering their theory that today's fires were consistent with those set by arsonists in the Hollywood and West Hollywood over the prior two nights. The arsonist is apparently using some kind of Molotov cocktail, perhaps in a container able to penetrate car-window glass, police have said. Fires were reported in the eastern San Fernando Valley at about 1:30 a.m. today, with three or four cars going up in flames under an apartment building near Burbank Boulevard and Colfax Avenue. Other fires were reported in
carports on Riverside Drive near Colfax Avenue, Weddington Street, Cleon Avenue, Fulcher Avenue, Stagg Street, on Tuxford Street or Place and on New Haven Street. Several people were believed to have been forced out of their apartments today, but police and fire officials were tight-lipped about their investigations. At least one person was said to be complaining of chest pain at the scene of one fire. Burbank police reported an apparent arson outside a house on Rose Street, just east of the L.A. city limit, at 2:30 a.m. today. ``It was a vehicle fire, possibly arson. Burbank arson investigators responded to the scene,'' police Sgt. Scott Meadows said. ``It's close to the North Hollywood border -- and they (North Hollywood) had some fires at the same time.'' At a 6 a.m. news conference in North Hollywood, Villegas said police went on citywide tactical alert at 2:31 a.m., and ended that status three hours later, A tactical alert means police stay on overtime at the end of their shifts, and redeploy to assist police efforts in an affected area. Watch commanders from all police stations have been notified to report any incidents they believe may be related to the fires to the department's Operations Command as a better way to monitor the situation, a police spokeswoman said. Photos by Juan Guerra

LAFD ARSON FIRES SF VALLEY

Nine separate fires were set today in North Hollywood and other neighb ...

Updated: Dec 31, 2011 3:54pm PST

LAFD_ PARTHENIA ROLLOVER : DEC 25TH, 2011.... ENGINE AND RESCUE 104'S ON SCENE 20300 BLK PARTHENIA ST, IN WINNETKA... SINGLE SUV TC WITH ROLLOVER... DRIVER WITH MINORS INJURIES TRANSPORTED TO NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL FOR EVALUATION.

LAFD_ PARTHENIA ROLLOVER

DEC 25TH, 2011.... ENGINE AND RESCUE 104'S ON SCENE 20300 BLK PARTHENI ...

Updated: Dec 26, 2011 7:55pm PST

LAPD HELICOPTER EMERGENCY LANDING : WOODLAND HILLS - A Los Angeles Police Department helicopter made an emergency landing on the football field at Pierce College today. ``The Bell 206 JetRanger aircraft was in-flight and gave a warning light and horn sound that an engine was out,'' said Sgt. Mike Daly of the Los
Angeles Police Department's Air Support Division. ``The crew started the emergency landing and discovered the engine was still working, but landed anyway,'' Daly said. Maintenance came out and repaired the faulty wiring at the scene and the helicopter flew back to base, Daly said.
The helicopter was back in service tonight and there was no damage to the aircraft and the crew was unharmed, Daly said. The emergency landing was made at 1:37 p.m., according to LAPD Officer Cleon Joseph.
LAFD Responded to a full Physical rescue assignment but then cancelled. Photo by Juan Guerra.

LAPD HELICOPTER EMERGENCY LANDING

WOODLAND HILLS - A Los Angeles Police Department helicopter made an e ...

Updated: Dec 14, 2011 10:53am PST

LAFD_ HATILLO STRUCTURE FIRE : Dec 13th, 2011 Hatiilo St x Roscoe Blvd... 104's district.

LAFD_ HATILLO STRUCTURE FIRE

Dec 13th, 2011 Hatiilo St x Roscoe Blvd... 104's district.

Updated: Dec 14, 2011 10:50am PST

LAFD GREATER ALARM GLENOAKS IC : PACOIMA - Firefighters from all ends of the San Fernando Valley converged on a large, commercial "Structure Fire" today. There were no injuries. The time of alarm was 3:54 pm on Saturday, December 10, 2011. First on-scene companies at 9847 North Glenoaks Boulevard, encountered an approximate 50' x 150' commercial building with "heavy fire showing from the rear" of a wrought-iron manufacturer. The incident quickly escalated to a "Greater Alarm Structure Fire" as 80 Los Angeles Firefighters teamed-up to battle the intense heat and flames generated by the single-story occupancy, constructed entirely of metal. Firefighters managed to halt the fast moving blaze before it reached the company's administrative office and in doing so, were able to preserve critical business information, as well as some valuable inventory. The fire was fully-extinguished in 1 hour and 12 minutes. There were no injuries reported from the scene. Dollar-loss estimates were placed at $500,000 for structure and $250,000 for contents. The cause of the late afternoon fire is under active investigation by the LAFD's Arson/Counter-Terrorism Section.
Dispatched Units:
E77 E88 E98 T98 E298 E287 T87 RA898 RA98 EM17 BC12 BC10 E60 E274 T74 E24 DC3 SQ21 BC14 E7 E91 E81 E275 T75 E260 T60 E239 T39 EM14 E89 T89 E289 RA89 RA889 UR88 BC5 AR2 AR7 RA93 SU1 BC14 DT3 HE1 LD1 LD2 TP2 TP3 EA1 EL83 RT83 E39 E87 T93 E293
Photos by Juan Guerra

LAFD GREATER ALARM GLENOAKS IC

PACOIMA - Firefighters from all ends of the San Fernando Valley conver ...

Updated: Dec 10, 2011 7:13pm PST

LAFD GREATER ALARM BLACKHAWK ST : CHATSWORTH - A fire damaged a house today in Chatsworth, but no one was hurt, authorities said. Firefighters sent to the area of Blackhawk Street and Limerick Avenue about 1:40 p.m. doused the flames in 17 minutes, said Cecil Manresa of the Los Angeles Fire Department. The cause of the fire was under investigation.
Photos by Juan Guerra.

LAFD GREATER ALARM BLACKHAWK ST

CHATSWORTH - A fire damaged a house today in Chatsworth, but no one w ...

Updated: Dec 10, 2011 11:24am PST

LAFD SPARK OF LOVE TOY DRIVE : Los Angeles Firefighters have commenced their annual Spark of Love Toy Drive for needy children. Now through Christmas Eve, Los Angeles residents are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy or sporting good to any Neighborhood Fire Station. Through public generosity, Spark of Love will provide a gift to a child who would otherwise go without one this holiday season. To learn more about our local program, call (213) 626-2871. Photos by Juan Guerra at the Topnaga Mall this Friday Dec 9th, 2011

LAFD SPARK OF LOVE TOY DRIVE

Los Angeles Firefighters have commenced their annual Spark of Love Toy ...

Updated: Dec 10, 2011 10:03am PST

LAFD MAJOR EMERGENCY VALLEY IC : LOS ANGELES - A large contingent of firefighters spent two hours today battling a non-injury fire that destroyed several pieces of heavy equipment at a commercial property in El Sereno. The Los Angeles Fire Department received a call at 1:30 a.m. reporting the fire at 5339 E. Valley Blvd., site of a one-story commercial building, said department spokesman Matt Spence. The flames, three-story high at times, burned semi-trucks, rear-end loaders and truck-repair equipment, according to camera crews at the scene. Spence said 180 firefighters knocked down the fire in 1 hour 58 minutes. The Los Angeles County Fire Department assisted in fighting the fire, providing one truck, said County fire dispatch Supervisor Andre Gougis. Once the fire was out, arson units were dispatched to the scene to investigate, which is common in fires of this size, Spence said. Photos by Juan Guerra.

LAFD MAJOR EMERGENCY VALLEY IC

LOS ANGELES - A large contingent of firefighters spent two hours toda ...

Updated: Dec 03, 2011 10:39pm PST

LAFD STRUCTURE FIRE PARTHENIA & LOUISE : LAFD WAS DISPATCHED ACROSS THE STREET FROM FIRE STATION 103 FOR A REPORTED STRUCTURE FIRE IN A RESTAURANT. FIREFIGHTERS FOUND HEAVY SMOKE IN THE BACK SIDE OF AN INDIAN CUISINE RESTAURANT AND KNOCKED DOWN THE FIRE IN ABOUT 10 MINUTES. PHOTOS BY JUAN GUERRA

LAFD STRUCTURE FIRE PARTHENIA & LOUISE

LAFD WAS DISPATCHED ACROSS THE STREET FROM FIRE STATION 103 FOR A REPO ...

Updated: Dec 03, 2011 10:29pm PST

LAFD_ROLLOVER_101FRWY@DESOTO : WOODLAND HILLS - At least one person was critically injured in a fiery pile-up on the eastbound Ventura (101) Freeway in Woodland Hills today. Two vehicles burst into flames in the roughly 1:35 a.m. accident involving as many as five vehicles near Winnetka Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol. Paramedics were believed to have taken one person to a hospital in critical condition. All eastbound lanes were temporarily blocked, with the CHP issuing a SigAlert about 2 a.m. About 10 minutes later, another accident was reported less than a 1/4 miles west of the first accident, involving a grey sedan that has rollover. Photos are from this second accident.
Photos by Juan Guerra.

LAFD_ROLLOVER_101FRWY@DESOTO

WOODLAND HILLS - At least one person was critically injured in a fier ...

Updated: Nov 27, 2011 12:02pm PST

LAFD PHYSICAL RESCUE 101 @ TAMPA : TARZANA - The eastbound Ventura (101) Freeway was shut down for more than an hour tonight when five vehicles collided, injuring eight people, including two critically, a Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman and California Highway Patrol officer said. The crash on the eastbound Ventura (101) Freeway at Tampa Avenue was
reported at about 9:30 p.m., and a SigAlert officially closed all lanes at 9:49 p.m., CHP Officer Patrick Kimball said. More than 50 firefighters responded to the scene to assess injuries from the vehicles, Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Erik Scott said. Paramedics took eight patients to hospitals, two of them in critical.
Photos by Juan Guerra.

LAFD PHYSICAL RESCUE 101 @ TAMPA

TARZANA - The eastbound Ventura (101) Freeway was shut down for more ...

Updated: Nov 20, 2011 11:55am PST

LAFD GREATER ALARM STRUCTURE FIRE 4800 AZUCENA : WOODLAND HILLS - Fire damaged a hilltop home in Woodland Hills today. The fire in a two-story home in the 4800 block of Azucena Road, which took about an hour to put out, was reported about 1:15 a.m., according to a camera crew at the scene. Arriving firefighters reported flames coming from the second floor, but
no one with the fire department was available overnight for comment. No injuries were reported. The home was believed to be owned by the family of a Taft University athlete, according to reports from the scene.
Photos by Juan Guerra

LAFD GREATER ALARM STRUCTURE FIRE 4800 AZUCENA

WOODLAND HILLS - Fire damaged a hilltop home in Woodland Hills today. ...

Updated: Nov 13, 2011 1:44pm PST

LAFD TC NORDHOFF X CORBIN - WINNETKA : WINNETKA... NOV 12TH, 2011..... TWO CARS COLLIDED AT THE NORDHOFF AND CORBIN INTERSECTION LEAVING 2 PEOPLE WITH MODERATE INJURIES. ENGINE 104, RESCUE 104 AND ENG 96 RESPONDED TO THIS INCIDENT.
PHOTOS BY JUAN GUERRA.

LAFD TC NORDHOFF X CORBIN - WINNETKA

WINNETKA... NOV 12TH, 2011..... TWO CARS COLLIDED AT THE NORDHOFF AND ...

Updated: Nov 13, 2011 1:39pm PST

LAFD MAJOR EMERGENCY SHERMAN WAY IC : RESEDA - The Los Angeles Fire Department battled a stubborn blaze late, last night in a one-story commercial building. The "suspicious" fire brought well over 100 Firefighters to the scene. No one was injured.

At 11:34 pm, on Thursday, November 10, 2011, Los Angeles Firefighters responded to 18715 West Sherman Way, where they found a 150' x 150' single-story, strip mall with heavy fire and smoke pouring from the Padco Brake & Parts storefront. With additional resources responding, Firefighters were quick to force-entry into each of the three occupancies at the address and worked aggressively to prevent the fire from spreading.

With one large attic space, common to all three businesses, the fire had the potential to sweep through the entire commercial strip. The 134 Firefighters on-scene managed to confine the tough fire to just the one unit and the attic, but not before experiencing a partial roof collapse. The neighboring businesses did sustain some smoke and water damage. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries, as Firefighters fully-extinguished this blaze in one hour and 24 minutes.

A thorough and on-going investigation by the LAFD's Arson Counter-Terrorism Section has determined this an "Arson Fire." Anyone with information that may assist the investigative efforts is asked to please contact the Arson Counter-Terrorism Section at (213) 893-9800. The dollar-loss estimates are not yet available.

Dispatched Units:
E273 T73 E100 RA100 E93 T93 E293 E103 RA103 EM15 BC15 BC17 E72 E104 E70 T90 E290 E305 T105 DC3 SQ21 EM17 BC12 T88 E288 UR88 RA88 T89 E289 BC10 E287 T87 E28 E90 E296 T96 T39 E239 RT83 RA909 E260 T60 E60 E229 T29 E98 AR2 EA1
Photos by Juan Guerra.

LAFD MAJOR EMERGENCY SHERMAN WAY IC

RESEDA - The Los Angeles Fire Department battled a stubborn blaze late ...

Updated: Nov 11, 2011 9:45am PST

LAFD MAJOR EMERGENCY AMHERST IC : BRENTWOOD - An early morning blaze at a large townhome complex that was under construction, brought nearly 160 Firefighters to the scene and caused 35 local residents to be evacuated.
At 3:37 am on November 10, 2011, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a "Structure Fire" at 12315 West Gorham Avenue in this normally quiet, Brentwood neighborhood. First arriving resources found a large townhome development with "heavy fire showing." The six-unit, wood-framed complex was in its construction phase, where at least two of the units were fully involved in fire. Four of those six structures were severely damaged as a result of their highly combustible state.
Additionally, five adjacent structures were evacuated for precaution. Two of those structures- one, a small apartment complex and the other, a single family dwelling, did sustain significant fire damage. As many as 10 families were displaced from those two occupancies.
As the investigation continued and the totality of the damage assessed, evacuees were to be temporarily housed at the Barrington Recreation Center, with assistance from the Los Angeles City Recreation and Parks Department and the City's General Services Department. Ultimately, the sheltering facility was not required, as the displaced residents were able to obtain assistance from family and friends in the area. The local Red Cross was also available on-scene, to assist these families with any immediate needs.
Largely due to an aggressive fire attack by the LAFD, the footprint of this blaze was kept in-check and fully extinguished in one hour and 39 minutes. Fortunately, there were no injuries to any civilians or Firefighting personnel.
After a thorough investigation, the Los Angeles Fire Department Arson Counter-Terrorism Section has determined the cause to be Arson. The Los Angeles Fire Department is asking anyone with information that may assist with the ongoing investigation to please contact the LAFD's Arson Counter-Terrorism Section at (213) 893-9800. The dollar loss estimates are not yet available.

Dispatched Units: E19 RA19 E237 E37 T37 RA37 EM9 BC9 E59 E261 T61 E26 E292 T92 E71 E269 T69 E62 E263 T63 E43 DC3 SQ21 EM14 BC18 BC10 BC4 BC11 BC14 T88 E288 E88 UR88 RA88 RA827 BC5 E63 H6 RA59 RA92 RA71 EM11 E290 AR2 E94 E226 T26 E93 E210 T10 E15 T66 E266 RT59 EA2 EA1 E229 T29 E203 T3 E233 T33 E68 RA17 RA909 RA867 EM17 AR9 AR17 AR11 AR3 T29 E229 T94 E294 E3 E12

PHOTOS BY JUAN GUERRA

LAFD MAJOR EMERGENCY AMHERST IC

BRENTWOOD - An early morning blaze at a large townhome complex that wa ...

Updated: Nov 10, 2011 1:23pm PST

TERRA VISTA IC : Oct. 22, 2011

LAKE VIEW TERRACE - Firefighters, aircraft and nine helicopters battled a grassfire that burned up a hillside east of Lake View Terrace, and threatened to burn into the Angeles National Forest. Two SuperScooper aircraft, an Erickson Air-Crane fire helicopter, and 8-
9 city and county fire helicopters were called in to assist 75 firefighters on the ground. The fire was reported at 2:25 p.m. in light to medium brush near 11880 Terra Vista Way, said Matt Spence of the Los Angeles Fire Department. The flames were about one mile east of the interchange of the Reagan (118) and Foothill (210) freeways. Spence described the blaze as ``slow moving'' and burning away from structures, but the terrain was steep. ``Water drops are proving effective,'' he said. The fire was declared to be under control in 54 minutes, Spence said. Los Angeles County Fire Department sent resources to help battle the flames. In addition to the city and county fire helicopters, an Erickson Air- Crane was brought to the fire to prevent it from burning north into the San Gabriel Mountains, firefighters at the scene said. A helicopter pad was set up with water pump trucks on Lopez Canyon Road, north of the fire. A column of smoke was rising above the eastern end of the San Fernando Valley, but firefighters said winds were light. No structures were damaged, and no injuries were reported. Spence said crews would remain at the scene to mop up.
Photos by Juan Guerra

Oct. 22, 2011 LAKE VIEW TERRACE - Firefighters, aircraft and nine he ...

Updated: Oct 22, 2011 7:32pm PST

LAFD CAR SHOW 106 : The "2011 L.A. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAR SHOW" at 22801 Roscoe Boulevard, in West Hills accross streets from LA City Fire Station 106.
Lots of Food, music and beautiful cars and trucks of all years along with demostrations from Cadet Post 106.
Photos by Juan Guerra.

Official Info: This year all the proceeds will go to the Los Angeles Fireman's Widows, Orphans and Disabled Fireman's Fund and Firefighters Quest for Burn Survivors.

The show will be located at:
22801 Roscoe Blvd.
West Hills CA 91304 Across the street from Los Angeles City Fire Station 106
The show will start at 9:00am and go until 3:00pm. Entry fee is $25.00 before October 10, 2011, $35.00 at the gate. For more information call 805.660.0579 or email ShelbyDon@yahoo.com.
All participants are welcome! And remember, you don't need a "show car" to participate. Our show is low key, so if you just want to come out and have a great day, wax that truck or car of yours and bring it out! Your special car is not completed? Bring it out anyway, people love to see what others are working on.
On display will be cars, trucks and motorcycles of all makes and years along with Fire Department Apparatus and Equipment.
We will have Music, Food and demonstrations put on by Cadet Post 106.
Web site: 2011 Fire Department Car Show - Home (http://lafirecarshow.com/)
Flyer link: http://lafirecarshow.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/2011_fire_car_show_flyer.272205445.pdf (http://www.socalcarculture.com/Images/101611LAFD.pdf)

LAFD CAR SHOW 106

The "2011 L.A. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAR SHOW" at 22801 Roscoe Boulevard, i ...

Updated: Oct 16, 2011 9:17pm PST

LAFD HIKER INCIDENT : GRANADA HILLS - A 16-year-old boy became separated from his group today while hiking in O'Melveny Park, a city fire official said. The search for the lost hiker began at about 4:45 p.m. near 13200 N. Balboa Blvd., Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Matt Spence said. The boy was rescued from a hillside and treated for minor injuries, Spence said. He was reunited with his family and not taken to a hospital by rescuers. Photos by Juan Guerra.

LAFD HIKER INCIDENT

GRANADA HILLS - A 16-year-old boy became separated from his group tod ...

Updated: Oct 15, 2011 7:11pm PST

LAFD TC VICTORY & ETIWANDA : RESEDA: LAFD WAS DISPATCHED THIS SUNDAY, OCT 9TH TO THE INTERSECTION OF VICTORY AND ETIWANDA FOR A REPORTED TRAFFIC COLLISION. FIRTS UNIT ON SCENE REPORTED A 3 CAR TC WITH A TOTAL OF 5 PATIENTS... 2 ALS AND 3 BLS... THEY REQUESTED A TOTAL OF 4 AMBULANCES TO THE SCENE. LAPD WAS ALSO AT THE SCENE INVESTIGATING. PHOTOS BY JUAN GUERRA.

LAFD TC VICTORY & ETIWANDA

RESEDA: LAFD WAS DISPATCHED THIS SUNDAY, OCT 9TH TO THE INTERSECTI ...

Updated: Oct 09, 2011 1:07pm PST

LAFD BRUSH FIRE 210 FRWY @ SUNLAND : SUNLAND-TUJUNGA - Firefighters today battled a one-acre fire in ``medium brush'' along the eastbound Foothill (210) Freeway at Sunland Boulevard, a Los Angeles fire spokesman said. Firefighters were dispatched to the location at 12:04 p.m. had the fire out in about 50 minutes with the assistance of Angeles National Forest, Los Angeles county and Glendale fire department crews, said Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles City Fire Department. No injuries were reported. A cause of the fire was under investigation, Humphrey said. Two lanes of the eastbound 210 freeway were closed for about two hours, as fire trucks blocked the route. Photos by Juan Guerra.

LAFD BRUSH FIRE 210 FRWY @ SUNLAND

SUNLAND-TUJUNGA - Firefighters today battled a one-acre fire in ``medi ...

Updated: Oct 02, 2011 2:10pm PST

LAFD MCI TC WILBUR IC : At approximately 9:00 am this morning, on the 6600 block of North Wilbur Avenue in Reseda, a passenger van from the Genesis Adult Day Health Care Facility was involved in a traffic collision with a single passenger auto. Thankfully, there were no serious injuries, but several of the passengers, all of which were seniors (ages ranging 65 - 80 years old) had various complaints of minor aches and pains.

When approximately 50 LAFD Firefighters, under the command of Assistant Chief Jeffery Mottram, had finished processing the scene, this mid-morning collision had produced a total of 15 patients. Eight of those patients were treated and transported to local hospitals for further evaluation. Seven others were treated and released at the scene. The driver of the other involved auto was one of those transported in fair condition with minor injuries.

Battalion Chief Ray Gomez was in charge of the medical component of this incident, where at one point, he managed 10 rescue ambulances that had been ordered, anticipating both a large number of patients and extensive injuries. Fortunately, not all resources were needed.

The damage to the involved vehicles was still being assessed and the cause of the accident is under investigation.

DISPATCH UNITS:
E273 T73 E93 RA93 RA909 E293 T93 E100 RA100 E104 RA104 RA84 RA72 RA105 RA906 RA818 RA898 EM17 EM15 EM14 BC10 DC3 ...... Photos by Juan Guerra.

LAFD MCI TC WILBUR IC

At approximately 9:00 am this morning, on the 6600 block of North Wilb ...

Updated: Aug 04, 2011 1:44pm PST

LAFD AUTO FIRE 118 FRWY AT TOPANGA : PORTER RANCH - A blaze sparked by a car fire burned about an acre of brush today alongside the Ronald Reagan (118) Freeway in Porter Ranch, a county fire official said. The fire was reported at 6:18 p.m. along the westbound 118 just west of Topanga Canyon, said Dispatch Supervisor Melanie Flores of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Flores said the blaze was started by a vehicle fire on the freeway, but no structures were immediately threatened. Using a combination of water dropping helicopters and ground attacks, firefighters held the blaze to one acre, said city fire department spokesman Erik Scott. The flames were knocked down around 7 p.m., he said.
Two right lanes were blocked just before 6:30 p.m. due to the flames, according to the California Highway Patrol. No structures were damaged, and no injuries were reported, Scott said. Photos by Juan Guerra

LAFD AUTO FIRE 118 FRWY AT TOPANGA

PORTER RANCH - A blaze sparked by a car fire burned about an acre of ...

Updated: Jul 31, 2011 9:04pm PST

LAFD STRUCT FIRE 21217 CHASE ST : Northridge: Structure Fire* 21217 W Chase St; MAP 530-B2; FS 104; Single Family Dwelling w/ fire showing; Ch:9..Tac17 Photos by Juan Guerra (July 5, 2011)

LAFD STRUCT FIRE 21217 CHASE ST

Northridge: Structure Fire* 21217 W Chase St; MAP 530-B2; FS 104; Sing ...

Updated: Jul 10, 2011 8:47pm PST

LAFD STRUCT FIRE MINNEHAHA ST : NORTH HILLS: A structure fire in a single family dwelling residence damaged a garage and a pick-up truck in the driveway. This Fire happened last April 29, 2011. Photos by Juan Guerra.

LAFD STRUCT FIRE MINNEHAHA ST

NORTH HILLS: A structure fire in a single family dwelling residence ...

Updated: Jul 03, 2011 1:54pm PST

LAFD NEAR DROWNING : Canoga Park: The infant girl who nearly drowned in a residential swimming pool at 6820 N. Independence Avein Woodland Hills is transported via air ambulance
to a hospital. She is listed in serious condition, says Matt Spence of the Los Angeles Fire Department. Photos by Juan Guerra at the LZ on Victory and Canoga Ave.

LAFD NEAR DROWNING

Canoga Park: The infant girl who nearly drowned in a residential swim ...

Updated: Jun 28, 2011 1:21pm PST

LAFD 8900 WILBUR-RUBBISH FIRE : NORTHRIDGE - Firefighters put out a fire that burned pallets, palm trees and plastic today at a Northridge plant nursery. Firefighters sent to the rear of 8930 N. Wilbur Ave. at 8:41 a.m. and had the fire about 9:02 a.m., said Cecil Manresa of the Los Angeles City Fire Department. Manresa said no structures were threatened by the fire. Some high voltage powerlines were singed, and Department of Water and Power crews were sent to check them. Photos by Juan Guerra.

LAFD 8900 WILBUR-RUBBISH FIRE

NORTHRIDGE - Firefighters put out a fire that burned pallets, palm tre ...

Updated: Jun 26, 2011 3:10pm PST

LAFD GLENOAKS IC : SUN VALLEY - On Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 10:15 PM, 11 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 4 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 1 Arson Unit, 2 Urban Search and Rescue Units, 1 Rehab Unit, 1 Hazardous Materials Team, 2 EMS Battalion Captains, 5 Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams, 1 Division Chief Officer Command Team and a total of 92 Firefighters, all under the direction of Battalion Chief John Duca, responded to a Greater Alarm at 9797 North Glenoaks Boulevard in Sun Valley.
Even against the dark, night sky, a large plume of smoke could be seen enroute to the incident, indicating Firefighters were going to be engaged in a significant battle. First arriving companies confirmed a large outside fire at an auto salvage yard (DBA: Elite Auto). After making swift entry onto the property, Firefighters encountered additional concerns of not only downed power-lines, but also combustible metals, both of which present extreme hazards to personnel because of their volatility.
The command decision was quickly made to deploy large hose streams from both the ground and from aerial ladders in an effort to extinguish the stubborn blaze and to protect the adjacent occupancies from further damage. This large, outside fire burned so fiercely that two structures on the adjacent property (DBA: Elite Auto) sustained moderate damage.
Due to the strategic efforts of the command teams and an aggressive, sustained fire attack by nearly 100 Firefighters, the troops quickly gained the upper hand. The skillful firefight continued and the well-coordinated attack resulted in a knockdown in just over an hour.
The cause of the fire and its origin are under active investigation and the dollar loss is still being tabulated. There were no injuries.

Submitted by Matt Spence
Spokesman Los Angeles Fire Department
Photos by Juan Guerra. ( June 10, 2011)

LAFD GLENOAKS IC

SUN VALLEY - On Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 10:15 PM, 11 Companies of L ...

Updated: Jun 12, 2011 2:02pm PST

LAFD COZYCROFT FIRE : CHATSWORTH - One firefighter was injured early today at a fire inside a Chatsworth commercial structure housing several businesses, including a gymnasium, wholesale gift and metal-working shops. The fire was reported through the roof of the building in the 9600 block of Cozycroft Avenue, near Superior Street, at about 12:15 a.m., Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles Fire Department said. The blaze was knocked down at 1:18 a.m. and had destroyed most of the roof. One firefighter suffered 2nd-degree burns to as much as nine percent of his body, including his hands and chest, Humphrey said. He was taken to West Hills Hospital where he was treated and released to remain off-duty. No one else was injured. There were 118 firefighters battling the blaze, Humphrey said. A Los Angeles Fire Department helicopter was called to check for embers possibly flying into brush areas and check the high tension wires to make sure they did not catch on fire, Humphrey said. Crews worked to salvage business records and computer equipment from the
office of a gift company -- timepiece wholesaler Bey-Berk International -- which occupied two involved units., The fire was confined to the structure.
Photos by Juan Guerra. (May 24th, 2011)

LAFD COZYCROFT FIRE

CHATSWORTH - One firefighter was injured early today at a fire inside ...

Updated: May 24, 2011 1:21pm PST

LAFD_ RUBBISH FIRE 104'S DISTRICT :

LAFD_ RUBBISH FIRE 104'S DISTRICT

Updated: May 20, 2011 8:25pm PST

LAFD PARTHENIA ATTIC FIRE : *Structure Fire* 19555 W Parthenia St; MAP 675-C1; FS 104; 1-story Commercial building w/ smoke showing; Ch:9,17 @ 4:51 PM
PHOTOS BY JUAN GUERRA

MAY FRIDAY 13TH, 2011

LAFD PARTHENIA ATTIC FIRE

*Structure Fire* 19555 W Parthenia St; MAP 675-C1; FS 104; 1-story Com ...

Updated: May 13, 2011 6:20pm PST

LAFD BRUSH FIRE STALLION RANCH RD : LOS ANGELES - A fire blackened roughly 2 1/2 acres of brush today in Shadow Hills before being brought under control. The brush fire was reported at 1:06 p.m. in the 10700 block of Stallion Ranch Road, said Cecil Manresa of the Los Angeles Fire Department. The blaze burned along a hill and was under control just before 2 p.m., Manresa said.
No structures were threatened, and no evacuations were ordered, he said. Photos by Juan Guerra

LAFD BRUSH FIRE STALLION RANCH RD

LOS ANGELES - A fire blackened roughly 2 1/2 acres of brush today in S ...

Updated: May 12, 2011 9:16pm PST

LAFD MOBEX FS88 : LAFD DEMONSTRATES THEIR PREPAREDNESS FOR EARTHQUAKES & RADIATION INCIDENTS

On Friday, May 6, 2011, The Los Angeles Fire Department’s Urban Search & Rescue Team will be conducting a disaster mobilization exercise that will task emergency responders during an Earthquake scenario. This Urban Search & Rescue team, formally known as California Task Force 1 (CA-TF1), will utilize Hazardous Materials Squads, Rescue and K-9 teams and work in a simulated earthquake environment that has been contaminated by radiation.

CA-TF1 is an elite Urban Search & Rescue team, comprised of two 80-member teams of men and women who are highly trained to conduct search and rescue operations in the most extreme conditions. They have responded across the nation to catastrophic events such as New York City for the 9-11 attacks, Salt Lake City for the 2002 winter Olympic games, the Gulf coast for both Hurricane’s Katrina, Rita, Gustav and Ike. CA-TF1’s Canine team also responded to the Oklahoma City bombing.

PHOTOS BY JUAN GUERRA

LAFD MOBEX FS88

LAFD DEMONSTRATES THEIR PREPAREDNESS FOR EARTHQUAKES & RADIATION INCID ...

Updated: May 07, 2011 1:25am PST

LAFD_7600DESOTO_HYDRANT : LAFD 105'S & 72'S RESPONDED TO A TRAFFIC COLLISION ON DE SOTO AND HART ST, IN CANOGA PARK TODAY (APRIL 27TH, 2011)... LAFD WAS UNABLE TO SHUT DOWN THE WATER FROM A SHREDDED HYDRANT AND DWP WAS CALLED. PHOTOS BY JUAN GUERRA.

LAFD_7600DESOTO_HYDRANT

LAFD 105'S & 72'S RESPONDED TO A TRAFFIC COLLISION ON DE SOTO AND HART ...

Updated: Apr 27, 2011 11:38am PST

LAFD_ STRUCTURE FIRE 21250 NORDHOFF X EATON : CHATSWORTH - Firefighters put out a fire today at a small commercial building in Chatsworth and discovered an indoor marijuana-growing operation. Firefighters found a small blaze at the rear of 21250 Nordhoff St. at 11:45 a.m., and had it extinguished at 12:05 p.m., said Cecil Manresa of the Los Angeles City Fire Department. Firefighters asked for police to investigate a small marijuana cultivation operation discovered at the scene. Photos by Juan Guerra. (APRIL 17TH, 2011)

LAFD_ STRUCTURE FIRE 21250 NORDHOFF X EATON

CHATSWORTH - Firefighters put out a fire today at a small commercial ...

Updated: Apr 17, 2011 4:01pm PST

LAFD AUTO FIRE TAMPA & ROSCOE 104'S : APRIL 16, 2011 ENGINE 104 RESPONDED TO AN AUTO FIRE CALL AT TAMPA JUST SOITH OF ROSCOE BLVD...IN THE PARKING LOT OF A CHURCH. THEY PUT THE FIRE OUT IN ABOUT 10 MINUTES.... NOBODY WAS INJURED. PHOTOS BY JUAN GUERRA.

LAFD AUTO FIRE TAMPA & ROSCOE 104'S

APRIL 16, 2011 ENGINE 104 RESPONDED TO AN AUTO FIRE CALL AT TAMP ...

Updated: Apr 16, 2011 7:28pm PST

LAFD STRUCTURE FIRE 9245 GEYSER AVE. : A firefighter was injured while battling a fire that broke out in a home in Northridge, a city fire official said. The fire was reported at 8:23 p.m. at 9245 N. Geyser Ave., near Nordhoff
Street, said Erik Scott of the Los Angeles Fire Department. With 32 firefighters on the scene, the blaze was out in 21 minutes. One Firefighter suffered an ankle injury and was taken to a hospital in good condition. The cause of the fire was unknown. Photos by Juan Guerra

LAFD STRUCTURE FIRE 9245 GEYSER AVE.

A firefighter was injured while battling a fire that broke out in a h ...

Updated: Feb 13, 2011 11:43pm PST

LAFD TC SHERMAN WAY & LOUISE : 2 CAR T/A AT THE INTERSECTION. PHOTOS BY JUAN GUERRA
SUNDAY, FEBR. 6TH, 2011

LAFD TC SHERMAN WAY & LOUISE

2 CAR T/A AT THE INTERSECTION. PHOTOS BY JUAN GUERRA SUNDAY, FE ...

Updated: Feb 06, 2011 12:59pm PST

LAFD TC VICTORY BLVD WEST OF WINNETKA : Engine 104 was dispatched to a traffic collision call on Victory Blvd just west of Winnetka Avenue, in Woodland Hills. Engine 104 requested 2 additional Paramedics ambulances..at this head -on TC. Photos by Juan Guerra January 30th, 2011

LAFD TC VICTORY BLVD WEST OF WINNETKA

Engine 104 was dispatched to a traffic collision call on Victory Blvd ...

Updated: Jan 30, 2011 3:25pm PST

LAFD STRUCTURE FIRE RAYMER IC :

LAFD STRUCTURE FIRE RAYMER IC

Updated: Jan 18, 2011 12:20am PST

LAFD TC 7600 VANALDEN : UP TO SIX PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN A 2 CAR TC AT VANALDEN AND SATICOY STREET.... SEVERAL AMBULANCES RESPONDED. ONE CAR WAS ON TOP OF A POWER POLE . PHOTOS FROM JUAN GUERRA.

LAFD TC 7600 VANALDEN

UP TO SIX PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN A 2 CAR TC AT VANALDEN AND SATICOY ST ...

Updated: Jan 02, 2011 6:05pm PST

LAFD TC NORDHOFF & BALBOA : A DIABETIC DRIVER COLLAPSED WHILE DRIVING HIS CAR AND CRASH AGAINS A BLACK PICKUP TRUCK PARKED ON THE STREET. RESCUE AND ENGINE 87 HANDLE THE INCIDENT. FRIDAY, DEC 31ST, 2010. PHOTOS BY JUAN GUERRA.

LAFD TC NORDHOFF & BALBOA

A DIABETIC DRIVER COLLAPSED WHILE DRIVING HIS CAR AND CRASH AGAINS A B ...

Updated: Dec 31, 2010 8:12pm PST

LAFD TC SATICOY & WINNETKA : SINGLE CAR TC ROLLOVER IN SATICOY, JUST EAST OF WINNEKTA....THURSDAY DEC. 30TH, 2010. ENGINE AND RESCUE 104 HANDLE THE INCIDENT. PHOTOS BY JUAN GUERRA

LAFD TC SATICOY & WINNETKA

SINGLE CAR TC ROLLOVER IN SATICOY, JUST EAST OF WINNEKTA....THURSDAY D ...

Updated: Dec 31, 2010 8:01pm PST

LAFD SEARS HAZMAT : NORTHRIDGE - A ``strange odor'' drew a hazardous materials team to the Northridge Fashion Center tonight, but nothing hazardous was found, a city fire official said. The smell was reported at 7:35 p.m. near the Sears at Northridge Fashion Center at 9301 N. Tampa Ave., said Erik Scott of the Los Angeles Fire Department. ``No hazardous materials were found,'' Scott said. There were 10 to 15 people evaluated, but no one was taken to hospitals. No evacuations were ordered, Scott said. Photos by Juan Guerra

LAFD SEARS HAZMAT

NORTHRIDGE - A ``strange odor'' drew a hazardous materials team to th ...

Updated: Dec 26, 2010 10:10pm PST

LAFD NORDHOFF OVERPASS TC 104 : A possible rain/ speed related accident on Nordhoff Street, just East of Corbin, in the Northridge/Winnetka Area. 104's district. Photos by Juan Guerra.

LAFD NORDHOFF OVERPASS TC 104

A possible rain/ speed related accident on Nordhoff Street, just East ...

Updated: Dec 18, 2010 4:52pm PST

LAFD DRUG LAB HOUSE FIRE : *Structure Fire* 6144 N Fallbrook Av; MAP 559-H1; FS 105; 1-story SFD w/ heavy fire showing.; Ch:8,17 @ 8:23 PM

WOODLAND HILLS - A fire broke out today at a house in Woodland Hills, but no one was harmed, a city fire official said. The fire was reported at 8:23 p.m. at 6144 N. Fallbrook Ave., said Erik Scott of the Los Angeles Fire Department. Rescuers arriving at the location reported ``heavy smoke showing,'' Scott said. With 27 firefighters on the scene, the blaze was out in nine minutes, he said. The cause of the fire was unknown, but CBS2 reported the house contained an indoor marijuana farm.

LAFD DRUG LAB HOUSE FIRE

*Structure Fire* 6144 N Fallbrook Av; MAP 559-H1; FS 105; 1-story SFD ...

Updated: Dec 13, 2010 2:37pm PST

LAFD TC NORDHOFF X MASSON :

LAFD TC NORDHOFF X MASSON

Updated: Dec 13, 2010 12:48pm PST

LAFD PR 210 @ OSBORNE : LAKEVIEW TERRACE - A crash on the Foothill (210) Freeway that included as many as four vehicles and left one person critically injured had all westbound lanes closed early today. The crash near Osborne Street was reported at 1:17 a.m., and westbound lanes were expected to stay closed until about 4:30 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. Los Angeles firefighters freed someone trapped in the wreckage, Diana Igawa of the Fire Department said. One person was taken to a hospital in critical condition, and nine others were reported to have minor to moderate injuries, Diana Igawa of the Fire Department said. One person was treated at the scene and released, she said, adding that
the others were taken to hospitals to be checked out. Photos by Juan Guerra.

LAFD PR 210 @ OSBORNE

LAKEVIEW TERRACE - A crash on the Foothill (210) Freeway that include ...

Updated: Dec 05, 2010 4:41pm PST

LAFD CLYBOURN IC 77's District : SUN VALLEY - A Sun Valley warehouse that caught fire early today was home to a marijuana growing operation that a police sergeant said ``went up in smoke.''
The fire at or near 8131 Clybourn Ave. was reported just before midnight and soon burned through the roof. Los Angeles firefighters declared the fire out about 12:15 a.m.
Los Angeles police Sgt. Jim Reid said firefighters found several rooms in the 200-by-200-foot warehouse filled with pot plants in various stages of growth, most of which were destroyed. Police recovered about 140 pounds of plants as evidence, he said. Arson investigators determined one of the high-wattage lights used to grow the pot malfunctioned and started the fire, Reid said. It was unclear if anyone was in the building when the fire started. Reid said the building bore a city permit for pharmaceutical marijuana, but detectives told him there was no such thing, and state law did not permit such a large volume to be grown under any circumstances. Detectives are expected to try to find out who was behind the growing operation, but Reid said he was ``99 percent sure we will be unable to prove who it belonged to.'' Photos by Juan Guerra.

LAFD CLYBOURN IC 77's District

SUN VALLEY - A Sun Valley warehouse that caught fire early today was ...

Updated: Dec 05, 2010 2:44pm PST

LAFD Chatsworth Industrial Fire : CHATSWORTH - The cause of a fast-moving fire fueled by paper and other combustibles that destroyed a printing business in Chatsworth was pending results of an investigation that had not been disclosed as of this morning. The blaze at Aaron Thomas & Associates in the 9200 block of Owensmouth Avenue was reported at 5:59 p.m. Wednesday and the fire was fully extinguished by 11 p.m., said Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles Fire Department. More than 200 firefighters responded, Humphrey said. No one was injured in the firefighting effort. During the firefight, ``intense heat within the structure caused the catastrophic failure of a forklift mounted propane cylinder, propelling shrapnel through a section of rolling steel door that had yet to be opened,'' Humphrey said in a statement. ``Though full roof failure occurred during an early phase of the firefight, the masonry walls remained intact as firefighters streamed massive volumes of water into the burning structure well into the night,'' Humphrey said. The fire was confined to the printing business. No injuries were reported. The fire burned at the headquarters of Coronet Printing, a major political printer founded in 1946, according to its website. Lenny Slatko, one of the company's principals, told CBS2 the plant had been running 24-hour, seven-day shifts because of Tuesday's election and had ``just wrapped things up, thank goodness.''
The plant had been open around the clock for at least the last six weeks, Slatko said. A damage estimate has not been released.
Photos by Juan Guerra - LAFD Fire Photographer

LAFD Chatsworth Industrial Fire

CHATSWORTH - The cause of a fast-moving fire fueled by paper and othe ...

Updated: Nov 04, 2010 4:35am PST

LAFD FATAL TC 14463 FOOTHILL SYLMAR : SYLMAR - A motorist was killed today in a crash with a big rig in Sylmar, a city fire official said. The crash, initially reported as a car under a big rig, occurred just after 4:30 p.m. at 14436 Foothill Boulevard, said Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles Fire Department. The driver, in an unspecified type of passenger vehicle, ran into the back of a possibly parked 53-foot big rig trailer, Humphrey said. The victim died at the scene. Foothill Boulevard was closed in both directions between Bledsoe and Roxford streets, Humphrey said.
No other injuries were reported. Photos by Juan Guerra

LAFD FATAL TC 14463 FOOTHILL SYLMAR

LAFD 7600 WILBUR AV PR TRAFFIC : *Traffic Collision w/Entrapment* 7600 Wilbur Av; MAP 530-H4; FS 73; Multi-vehicle w/truck rollover; NFD; Ch:8,17 @ 11:33 AM
PHOTOS BY JUAN GUERRA.

OCT 30, 2010

LAFD 7600 WILBUR AV PR TRAFFIC

*Traffic Collision w/Entrapment* 7600 Wilbur Av; MAP 530-H4; FS 73; Mu ...

Updated: Oct 30, 2010 6:43pm PST

LAFD STRUCTURE FIRE 8811 SHIRLEY : On Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 10:53 PM, 12 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 5 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 1 Urban Search and Rescue Unit, 1 Rehab Unit, 2 EMS Battalion Captains, 5 Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams, under the direction of Battalion Chief John Miller responded to a Greater Alarm Structure Fire at 8835 N. Shirley Ave in Northridge. The first companies arrived quickly to discover heavy smoke showing from a one story 50' x 100' commercial structure. Firefighters extended handlines and made forcible entry to battle within the commercial building, doing business as a Video Arcade Manufacturer. Interior attack teams had the vigorous task of locating the seat of the fire, while roof teams cut several holes above to release the super heated gas below.
The fire, which was intense, was apparently located on a mezzanine level severing as storage space. Although the flames threatened a structure across a shared foyer, the fire load was confined only to the building of origin. The aggressive and well-coordinated efforts of 88 Los Angeles Firefighters brought the flames under control in just over 37 minutes.
There were no reports of anyone being inside the structure and no injuries to any personnel during this incident. Damage to the non-occupied building is estimated at $350,000 ($250,000 structure & $100,000 contents). The cause of this blaze has is still under an active investigation by Fire Officials

Submitted by Devin Gales, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department
Photos by Juan Guerra.

LAFD STRUCTURE FIRE 8811 SHIRLEY

On Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 10:53 PM, 12 Companies of Los Angeles ...

Updated: Oct 10, 2010 3:13pm PST

LAFD FATAL ROLLOVER 101 FRWY @ WINNETKA :

LAFD FATAL ROLLOVER 101 FRWY @ WINNETKA

Updated: Sep 26, 2010 11:29am PST

LAFD BRUSH FIRE "MOUNTAIN GATE" IC : LOS ANGELES - A fire burned 10 acres of brush today near the Getty Center before being put out, a city fire official said. The fire was reported at 5:01 p.m. along the northbound San Diego (405) Freeway at Getty Center Drive, said Devin Gales of the Los Angeles Fire Department. No structures were damaged, although one in Bel Air Estates was being protected at one point. Gales said water-dropping helicopters helped 271 firefighters douse the fire by 7:30 p.m., he said. No injuries were reported.

PHOTOS BY JUAN GUERRA

LAFD BRUSH FIRE "MOUNTAIN GATE" IC

LOS ANGELES - A fire burned 10 acres of brush today near the Getty Ce ...

Updated: Sep 04, 2010 10:54pm PST

LAFD TC NORDHOFF & WINNETKA : LAFD Engine 104 and Rescue 104 where dispatched to the intersection of Nordhoff and Winnetka, about 1:15pm August 17th, 2010 for a reported TC with minor injuries....photos by Juan Guerra.

LAFD TC NORDHOFF & WINNETKA

LAFD Engine 104 and Rescue 104 where dispatched to the intersection of ...

Updated: Aug 18, 2010 1:08pm PST

LAFD PR CANOGA & PARTHENIA : Saturday, August 14th, 2010... Photos by Juan Guerra.

LAFD PR CANOGA & PARTHENIA

Saturday, August 14th, 2010... Photos by Juan Guerra.

Updated: Aug 14, 2010 12:55pm PST

LAFD YOLANDA IC - STRUCTURE FIRE : NORTHRIDGE - Power lines went down today as a fire spread from one home to another and burned a few trees in Northridge, but no one was injured, a city fire official said. The fire occurred around 5:30 p.m. at 8545 N. Yolanda Ave. near Parthenia Street, said Erik Scott of the Los Angeles Fire Department. ``A two-story, single family dwelling and a one-story, single family dwelling both sustained fire damage as well as three 50-foot cypress trees,'' Scott said. With 32 firefighters on the scene, the blaze was under control in 26
minutes, Scott said. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire was unknown. Photos by VPP Juan Guerra.

LAFD YOLANDA IC - STRUCTURE FIRE

NORTHRIDGE - Power lines went down today as a fire spread from one hom ...

Updated: Aug 08, 2010 9:47pm PST

LAFD TC WINNETKA & NORDHOFF :

LAFD TC WINNETKA & NORDHOFF

Updated: Jul 20, 2010 12:58pm PST

LAFD PHYSICAL RESCUE STRATHERN AND WILBUR :

LAFD PHYSICAL RESCUE STRATHERN AND WILBUR

Updated: Jul 18, 2010 8:06am PST

LAFD TITANIUM WAREHOUSE FIRE :

LAFD TITANIUM WAREHOUSE FIRE

Updated: Jul 14, 2010 1:43pm PST

LAFD PHYSICAL RESCUE 16030 DEVONSHIRE :

LAFD PHYSICAL RESCUE 16030 DEVONSHIRE

Updated: Jul 05, 2010 12:32am PST

LAFD PEPBOYS AUTO FIRE RESEDA :

LAFD PEPBOYS AUTO FIRE RESEDA

Updated: Jun 28, 2010 12:42am PST

FIRE ART :

Updated: Jun 27, 2010 4:31pm PST

LAFD/LAPD P.R. TOPANGA & OXNARD :

LAFD/LAPD P.R. TOPANGA & OXNARD

Updated: Jun 20, 2010 9:04pm PST

LAFD PHYSICAL RESCUE TOPANGA & OXNARD, WEST VALLEY :

LAFD PHYSICAL RESCUE TOPANGA & OXNARD, WEST VALLEY

Updated: Jun 20, 2010 8:01pm PST

LAFD PHYSICAL RESCUE PARTHENIA & CANOGA :

LAFD PHYSICAL RESCUE PARTHENIA & CANOGA

Updated: Jun 19, 2010 5:38pm PST

LAFD AUTO FIRE 118 FRWY :

LAFD AUTO FIRE 118 FRWY

Updated: Jun 13, 2010 8:45pm PST

LAFD TECH RESCUE ON WASH - PACOIMA :

LAFD TECH RESCUE ON WASH - PACOIMA

Updated: Jun 06, 2010 11:16pm PST

LAFD/LAPD SWAT STANDOFF TOPANGA :

LAFD/LAPD SWAT STANDOFF TOPANGA

Updated: Jun 05, 2010 3:33pm PST

HELP CALL BY LAFD AMBULANCE :

HELP CALL BY LAFD AMBULANCE

Updated: May 29, 2010 12:42pm PST

LAPD CRASH WINNETKA AVENUE :

LAPD CRASH WINNETKA AVENUE

Updated: May 29, 2010 12:13pm PST

LOOSE HORSES IN PORTER RANCH :

LOOSE HORSES IN PORTER RANCH

END OF PURSUIT SATICOY STREET :

END OF PURSUIT SATICOY STREET

Updated: May 28, 2010 12:09pm PST

JUMPER CALL IN NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Camarillo St

JUMPER CALL IN NORTH HOLLYWOOD

Camarillo St

Updated: May 27, 2010 6:11pm PST

LAFD BEAR 8's District :

LAFD BEAR 8's District

Updated: May 26, 2010 1:24pm PST

Fatal TC Saticoy & Mason :

Fatal TC Saticoy & Mason

Updated: May 24, 2010 7:51am PST

LAFD/LACOFD HOIST HIKER AT ROCKY PEAK :

LAFD/LACOFD HOIST HIKER AT ROCKY PEAK

Updated: May 22, 2010 6:31pm PST

LAFD LARGE RUBBISH FIRE 9643 COZYCROFT :

LAFD LARGE RUBBISH FIRE 9643 COZYCROFT

Updated: May 16, 2010 8:58pm PST

STRUCTURE FIRE 15116 PARTHENIA ST :

STRUCTURE FIRE 15116 PARTHENIA ST

Updated: May 10, 2010 12:04am PST

LAFD JUMPER 11200 Camarillo St, NoHo. :

LAFD JUMPER 11200 Camarillo St, NoHo.

Updated: May 08, 2010 6:22pm PST

LAFD QUADRUPLE FATAL TC VAN NUYS :

LAFD QUADRUPLE FATAL TC VAN NUYS

Updated: May 06, 2010 11:27am PST

LAFD Quake Drill '88s :

LAFD Quake Drill '88s

Updated: Apr 19, 2010 2:56pm PST

LAFD HOIST / AIR AMBULANCE 11500 TOPANGA CYN. :

LAFD HOIST / AIR AMBULANCE 11500 TOPANGA CYN.

Updated: Apr 17, 2010 9:29pm PST

LAFD HORSES IN PORTER RANCH :

LAFD HORSES IN PORTER RANCH

Updated: Mar 28, 2010 8:03pm PST

LAFD STRUCTURE FIRE 6449 ELMER AVE 3 23 2010 :

LAFD STRUCTURE FIRE 6449 ELMER AVE 3 23 2010

Updated: Mar 24, 2010 12:11pm PST

LAFD PHYSICAL RESCUE : 6800 FALLBROOK - WOODLAND HILLS 1/9/2010 :

LAFD PHYSICAL RESCUE : 6800 FALLBROOK - WOODLAND HILLS 1/9/2010

Updated: Jan 10, 2010 12:18pm PST

Cozycroft Fire - Chatsworth Sept 4 09 :

Cozycroft Fire - Chatsworth Sept 4 09

Updated: Sep 04, 2009 12:01pm PST

LAFD HALBRENT IC 8 29 09 :

LAFD HALBRENT IC 8 29 09

Updated: Aug 29, 2009 11:49am PST

BELL CANYON BRUSH FIRE 8/23/ 09 :

BELL CANYON BRUSH FIRE 8/23/ 09

Updated: Aug 23, 2009 9:33pm PST

LAFD 170 FRWY BRUSHER AUG 21 09 :

LAFD 170 FRWY BRUSHER AUG 21 09

Updated: Aug 21, 2009 12:00pm PST

PARTHENIA IC July 27 09 :

PARTHENIA IC July 27 09

Updated: Aug 09, 2009 10:59pm PST

LITTLE TUJUNGA BRUSH FIRE :

LITTLE TUJUNGA BRUSH FIRE

Updated: Jul 05, 2009 6:37pm PST

LAFD PHYSICAL RESCUE 20641 SATICOY - CANOGA PARK JUNE 20 09 :

LAFD PHYSICAL RESCUE 20641 SATICOY - CANOGA PARK JUNE 20 09

Updated: Jun 20, 2009 1:39pm PST

LAFD Hart IC Major Emergency Structure Fire North Hollywood June 1 09 :

LAFD Hart IC Major Emergency Structure Fire North Hollywood June 1 09

Updated: Jun 02, 2009 9:24am PST

LANE KEMPER SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT May 13th 09 :

LANE KEMPER SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT May 13th 09

Updated: May 14, 2009 12:55pm PST

FREEWAY IC : OVERTURNED TANKER 405 FREEWAY APRIL 29 09 :

FREEWAY IC : OVERTURNED TANKER 405 FREEWAY APRIL 29 09

Updated: Apr 30, 2009 1:47am PST

Woodman IC 4/18/09 :

Woodman IC 4/18/09

Updated: Apr 19, 2009 12:33pm PST

LAFD Major Emergency Structure Fire 15952 Strathern St, Van Nuys Jan. 11 2009 :

LAFD Major Emergency Structure Fire 15952 Strathern St, Van Nuys Jan. 11 2009

Updated: Jan 12, 2009 1:15pm PST

LAFD TRAIN VS. PED - CHATSWORTH JAN.11th, 2009 :

LAFD TRAIN VS. PED - CHATSWORTH JAN.11th, 2009

Updated: Jan 11, 2009 6:48pm PST

LAFD USAR Airplane Down - Mullholand Dr. May 24th, 2003 :

LAFD USAR Airplane Down - Mullholand Dr. May 24th, 2003

Updated: Dec 29, 2008 10:16pm PST

LAFD TC Corbin X Nordhoff - Northridge June 17th, 2004 :

LAFD TC Corbin X Nordhoff - Northridge June 17th, 2004

Updated: Dec 29, 2008 10:14pm PST

Fatal TC 118 Freeway @ Reseda Sept 21th 2008 :

Fatal TC 118 Freeway @ Reseda Sept 21th 2008

Updated: Dec 29, 2008 1:39pm PST

P.R. Winnetka & Plummer, Chatsworth Dec 28th, 2008 :

P.R. Winnetka & Plummer, Chatsworth Dec 28th, 2008

Updated: Dec 28, 2008 1:35pm PST

LAFD PHYSICAL RESCUE Winnetka & Parthenia, Northridge Dec 27, 2008 :

LAFD PHYSICAL RESCUE Winnetka & Parthenia, Northridge Dec 27, 2008

Updated: Dec 27, 2008 2:35pm PST

LAFD PHYSICAL RESCUE 9700 TAMPA X SUPERIOR ST - NORTHRIDGE DEC 19, 2008 :

LAFD PHYSICAL RESCUE 9700 TAMPA X SUPERIOR ST - NORTHRIDGE DEC 19, 2008

Updated: Dec 20, 2008 11:41am PST

LAFD Physical Rescue Roscoe Blvd x Balboa. July 6th, 2003 :

LAFD Physical Rescue Roscoe Blvd x Balboa. July 6th, 2003

Updated: Dec 16, 2008 11:19pm PST

LAFD USAR Rescue Rocky peak June 8th, 2003 :

LAFD USAR Rescue Rocky peak June 8th, 2003

Updated: Dec 16, 2008 11:14pm PST

LAFD Hazmat Incident @ Winnetka Cinemas June 22th, 2003 :

LAFD Hazmat Incident @ Winnetka Cinemas June 22th, 2003

Updated: Dec 16, 2008 10:12pm PST

LAFD Hazmat Incident June 6th, 2003 :

LAFD Hazmat Incident June 6th, 2003

Updated: Dec 16, 2008 10:07pm PST

LAFD Horse Rescue Hansem Damm January 14th, 2005 :

LAFD Horse Rescue Hansem Damm January 14th, 2005

Updated: Dec 16, 2008 9:49pm PST

LAFD Drill at City Hall February 26th, 2005 :

LAFD Drill at City Hall February 26th, 2005

Updated: Dec 16, 2008 9:48pm PST

LAFD EMS Accident Rinaldi X Wilbur. Porter Ranch. January 6th, 2005 :

LAFD EMS Accident Rinaldi X Wilbur. Porter Ranch. January 6th, 2005

Updated: Dec 16, 2008 6:46pm PST

LAFD Structure Fire Mason Street - Chatsworth March 18th, 2003 :

LAFD Structure Fire Mason Street - Chatsworth March 18th, 2003

Updated: Dec 16, 2008 6:42pm PST

LAFD Structure Fire Cedros Street X Parthenia February 10, 2003 :

LAFD Structure Fire Cedros Street X Parthenia February 10, 2003

Updated: Dec 16, 2008 6:30pm PST

LAFD 1 Alarm Structure Fire 19958 Strathern St - Northridge March 8th , 2003 :

LAFD 1 Alarm Structure Fire 19958 Strathern St - Northridge March 8th , 2003

Updated: Dec 16, 2008 6:26pm PST

LAFD @ the LA Marathon March 4th, 2007 :

LAFD @ the LA Marathon March 4th, 2007

Updated: Dec 15, 2008 6:50pm PST

ANTI-TERRORRIST DRILL - LA PORT August 5, 2004 :

ANTI-TERRORRIST DRILL - LA PORT August 5, 2004

Updated: Dec 15, 2008 1:35pm PST

GLENDALE FD - Motorhome Rollover - Sept. 19th, 2007 :

GLENDALE FD - Motorhome Rollover - Sept. 19th, 2007

Updated: Dec 14, 2008 11:45pm PST

LAFD Barricated Suspect - Structure Fire Canoga Park January 6th, 2005 :

LAFD Barricated Suspect - Structure Fire Canoga Park January 6th, 2005

Updated: Dec 14, 2008 11:23pm PST

LAFD TC Lassen X Wilbur May 16th, 2003 :

LAFD TC Lassen X Wilbur May 16th, 2003

Updated: Dec 14, 2008 11:10pm PST

LAFD TC Roscoe X Corbin April 10th, 2003 :

LAFD TC Roscoe X Corbin April 10th, 2003

Updated: Dec 14, 2008 11:07pm PST

LAFD Garage Fire 5124 Penfield St. Woddland Hills - April 19th, 2003 :

LAFD Garage Fire 5124 Penfield St. Woddland Hills - April 19th, 2003

Updated: Dec 14, 2008 10:59pm PST

LAFD Physical Rescue Marilla St.- Chatsworth June 13th, 2004 :

LAFD Physical Rescue Marilla St.- Chatsworth June 13th, 2004

Updated: Dec 14, 2008 8:02pm PST

LAFD Motor Home Fire on Winnetka Avenue, Northridge. April 26th, 2004 :

LAFD Motor Home Fire on Winnetka Avenue, Northridge. April 26th, 2004

Updated: Dec 14, 2008 7:45pm PST

LAFD Physical Rescue Traffic Sherman Way X Canoga Febr. 8th, 2004 :

LAFD Physical Rescue Traffic Sherman Way X Canoga Febr. 8th, 2004

Updated: Dec 14, 2008 7:39pm PST

LAFD Physical rescue Traffic - Nordhoff St X Bahama...Jan. 6th, 2004 :

LAFD Physical rescue Traffic - Nordhoff St X Bahama...Jan. 6th, 2004

Updated: Dec 14, 2008 7:22pm PST

LAFD MAJOR EMERGENCY STRUCTURE FIRE 24TH STREET, L.A. MAY 9TH, 2004 :

LAFD MAJOR EMERGENCY STRUCTURE FIRE 24TH STREET, L.A. MAY 9TH, 2004

Updated: Dec 14, 2008 7:15pm PST

LAFD Physical Rescue Roscoe / Corbin Sept. 11, 2004 :

LAFD Physical Rescue Roscoe / Corbin Sept. 11, 2004

Updated: Dec 14, 2008 4:56pm PST

Sayre Brush Fire - Aerial Pictures :

Sayre Brush Fire - Aerial Pictures

Updated: Dec 14, 2008 2:30pm PST

Pool Accident - Woodland Hills, CA August 26, 2008 :

Pool Accident - Woodland Hills, CA August 26, 2008

Traffic Accident Chatsworth & Burnett, North Hills, CA. Sept 2, 2008 :

Traffic Accident Chatsworth & Burnett, North Hills, CA. Sept 2, 2008

Updated: Dec 14, 2008 2:28pm PST

Carport Fire 18440 Keswick St - Reseda Sept 4, 2008 :

Carport Fire 18440 Keswick St - Reseda Sept 4, 2008

Updated: Dec 14, 2008 2:27pm PST

LAFD Greater Alarm Structure Fire 9000 N. Norris Ave. Sun Valley (Auto Repair Shop) :

LAFD Greater Alarm Structure Fire 9000 N. Norris Ave. Sun Valley (Auto Repair Shop)

Updated: Dec 14, 2008 2:27pm PST

Woodland Hills Fatal Crash :

Woodland Hills Fatal Crash

Updated: Dec 14, 2008 2:25pm PST

Greater Alarm Structure Fire 9300 N. Eaton - Chatsworth :

Greater Alarm Structure Fire 9300 N. Eaton - Chatsworth

Updated: Dec 14, 2008 2:23pm PST

"SESNON WILD FIRE" Porter Ranch, CA. 10-13-2008 :

"SESNON WILD FIRE" Porter Ranch, CA. 10-13-2008

Updated: Dec 14, 2008 1:56pm PST

SESNON WILD FIRE - GRANADA HILLS :

SESNON WILD FIRE - GRANADA HILLS

Updated: Dec 14, 2008 1:54pm PST

Water Rescue - Long beach, CA. Oct 19, 2008 :

Water Rescue - Long beach, CA. Oct 19, 2008

Updated: Dec 14, 2008 1:52pm PST

SEPULVEDA IC Oct.22, 2008 :

SEPULVEDA IC Oct.22, 2008

Updated: Dec 14, 2008 1:51pm PST

Earthquake Drill Novembre 13th, 2008 :

Earthquake Drill Novembre 13th, 2008

Updated: Dec 14, 2008 1:50pm PST

SAYRE WILDFIRE - Sylmar, CA. Nov. 14, 2008 :

SAYRE WILDFIRE - Sylmar, CA. Nov. 14, 2008

Updated: Dec 14, 2008 1:38pm PST

Scaffolding Collapse - Northridge, CA. Nov 21, 2008 :

Scaffolding Collapse - Northridge, CA. Nov 21, 2008

Updated: Dec 14, 2008 1:17pm PST

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