Alerts

Update Structure Fire 04/15/2022 INC#0170

Update Structure Fire; INC#0170; 06:40AM; 8525 N Tobias Av; https://bit.ly/3JJPLKe; Panorama City; Building status update: The building has 287 units, at least 24 will lose power. The fire extended up the walls of the building and damaged six units. Five of those units will not be habitable. LADWP is evaluating the situation and has not yet determined an ETA for repairing the electrical panels to safely restore power. Los Angeles Red Cross is responding to assist with the displaced residents (Five adult males, three adult females and one child). LAFD Arson is on scene conducting the cause investigation. No further details and no further updates are anticipated.; FS 81; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 04/15/2022 INC#0170

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0170; 04:50AM; 8525 N Tobias Av; https://bit.ly/3JJPLKe; Panorama City; KNOCKDOWN: After an extensive operation searching out fire traveling vertically within the walls, 92 firefighters fully extinguished the fire in one hour and 47 mins . The building has two separate power systems which will allow for the power to be shut off to the affected panel feeding the Bravo (south) side of the building and leave power available on the Delta (north) side. Officers are making the determination as to which units are no longer safe for occupancy and how many residents need to be re-housed. No injuries reported. ; FS 81; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 BC12 BC14 BC15 CM42 E103 E239 E275 E287 E289 E290 E298 E39 E7 E75 E81 E89 E90 EA1 EA2 EM14 EM15 HR3 PI4 RA81 RA889 RA89 RA90 T39 T75 T87 T89 T90 T98 UR88 UR89; CH9; 17 18; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 04/15/2022 INC#0170

Update Structure Fire; INC#0170; 04:44AM; 8525 N Tobias Av; https://bit.ly/3JJPLKe; Panorama City; Firefighters are continuing to work through the building and ensure no fire remains in the walls. (official knockdown not yet declared). The fire started near the electrical panels which has compromised the electrical system in the building. LADWP is shutting down power to the building, which holds approximately 100 units. LAFD PIO Captain Branden Silverman is responding to assist and for media availability. ; FS 81; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 BC12 BC14 BC15 CM42 E103 E239 E275 E287 E289 E290 E298 E39 E7 E75 E81 E89 E90 EA1 EA2 EM14 EM15 HR3 PI4 RA81 RA889 RA89 RA90 T39 T75 T87 T89 T90 T98 UR88 UR89; CH9; 17 18; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 04/15/2022 INC#0170

Update Structure Fire; INC#0170; 03:58AM; 8525 N Tobias Av; https://bit.ly/3JJPLKe; Panorama City; Firefighters continue to search out this stubborn fire which is moving vertically through the walls on the occupied floors. Crews are on each level, using Thermal Imaging Cameras to locate hot spots while the truck companies have created ventilation holes and are able to assist in locating pockets of fire. This is an extended operation as the size of the building requires large number of firefighters to break through and open walls to locate the fire. No injuries reported. The majority of residents are sheltering in place (there may be a few evacuated units in which the work is focused but a number is not available at this time).; FS 81; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 BC12 BC14 BC15 CM42 E103 E239 E275 E289 E290 E298 E39 E7 E75 E81 E89 E90 EM14 EM15 HR3 RA81 RA889 RA89 RA90 T39 T75 T89 T90 T98 UR88 UR89; CH9; 17 18; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 04/15/2022 INC#0170

Structure Fire; INC#0170; 03:38AM; 8525 N Tobias Av; https://bit.ly/3JJPLKe; Panorama City; Firefighters extinguished an outside fire that was up against a 5 story apartment building (2 stories of parking over 3 stories residential) and have located fire in the walls. Crews are now working their way up the building to locate the fire and check for any extension. Two additional resources requested to assist due to the size of the structure. No injuries reported. The 9-1-1 call was received at 3:03AM.; FS 81; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 BC12 E239 E290 E39 E7 E81 E90 RA81 RA90 T39 T90; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 04/15/2022 INC#0134

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0134; 02:42AM; 1818 S Clyde Av; https://bit.ly/3jESdH0; Mid-City; KNOCKDOWN: 39 firefighters extinguished the fire in the vacant structure in 27 minutes with no injuries reported. The were no other structures damaged. No further details.; FS 68; Batt 18; South Bureau; Council District 10; BC18 E226 E261 E294 E58 E61 E68 EM11 RA58 RA68 RA858 T26 T61 T94; CH9; 14 15; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 04/15/2022 INC#0134

Structure Fire; INC#0134; 02:15AM; 1818 S Clyde Av; https://bit.ly/3jESdH0; Mid-City; One story, single family dwelling with fire showing. Firefighters are in the offensive mode.; FS 68; Batt 18; South Bureau; Council District 10; BC18 E226 E261 E294 E58 E61 E68 EM11 RA58 RA68 RA858 T26 T61 T94; CH9; 14 15; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 04/14/2022 INC#0692

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0692; 12:11AM; 4649 E San Andreas Av; https://bit.ly/3vq3BMK; Mount Washington; KNOCKDOWN: After an extended battle, chasing fire up through walls across a 1 and 2 story, hillside descending duplex, 67 firefighters achieved a knockdown in 1 hr and 17 minutes. One firefighters was evaluated and transported for a medical concern (non-traumatic) in fair condition. Cause and $ loss TBD. No further details.; FS 55; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 1; BC2 BC5 CM22 E11 E12 E209 E212 E235 E250 E261 E42 E44 E55 EA1 RA12 RA55 RA56 RA844 T12 T35 T50 T61; CH9; 15; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 04/14/2022 INC#0692

Structure Fire; INC#0692; 11:33AM; 4649 E San Andreas Av; https://bit.ly/3vq3BMK; Mount Washington; Firefighters are continuing to chase the fire through this 1 and 2 story, hillside descending duplex (building type updated) which had fire running from the crawlspace up the walls to the attic. While the bulk of visible flames are extinguished, there is still pressurized smoke emanating from parts of the building and crews are working to find the sources. There are no other buildings exposed and no injuries reported. One additional task force requested due to the extended operational period and the split between the two occupancies (duplex).; FS 55; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 1; BC2 BC5 E12 E212 E250 E42 E44 E55 EA1 RA12 RA55 T12 T50; CH9; 15; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 04/14/2022 INC#0692

Structure Fire; INC#0692; 10:54AM; 4649 E San Andreas Av; https://bit.ly/3vq3BMK; Mount Washington; Two story, descending hillside, single family dwelling with heavy smoke and fire showing. The fire appears to have started in the crawl space below the Sub-Level 1 (first below grade floor) and extended up. Firefighters are in the offensive mode. The fire may have extended up into the attic.; FS 55; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 1; BC2 BC5 E12 E212 E250 E42 E44 E55 RA12 RA55 T12 T50; CH9; 15; Margaret Stewart