Alerts

Structure Fire 09/06/2019 INC#1062

Structure Fire; INC#1062; 03:18PM; 14060 W Astoria St; http://bit.ly/34w0rbE; Sylmar; Firefighters found a two-story assisted living facility with a dryer fire that was introducing smoke into the hallways. A partial evacuation of the facility is in effect. Residents that were directly affected are being checked out by paramedics. One elevator was stuck trapping at least one person. Firefighters were able to open up the elevator from hallway and free the occupant(s). The fire is out and firefighters are ventilating the building, mechanically bringing in fresh air to replace the smoke. Residents will be rehoused after the ventilation is complete; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 E18 E275 E289 E298 E91 EM14 RA18 RA81 RA87 RA891 T75 T89 T98; CH8; 12; - Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 09/06/2019 INC#0962

Structure Fire; INC#0962; 02:27PM; 6200 N Kester Av; http://bit.ly/2UDjzAb; Van Nuys; PRELIM: One-story vacant home with heavy fire showing; FS 39; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 BC12 E102 E239 E288 E39 E81 RA88 RA881 T39 T88; CH9; 15; - Nicholas Prange

Update Brush Fire 09/06/2019 INC#0758

Update Brush Fire; INC#0758; 12:45PM; 12640 N Little Tujunga Canyon Rd; http://bit.ly/2ZFRWft; Lake View Terrace; UPDATE: LAFD is supporting a brush fire in Angeles National Forest territory with 3 engines and 1 water tender. The fire is roughly 1/4-acre and forward progress has been stopped. No further information. Refer inquiries to ANF; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 BC15 CM42 E24 E274 E287 E289 E298 E481 E77 E90 E91 EM12 H0A H0D H1 H4 HA1 HA4 RA98 T74 T87 T89 T98 WT77; CH8; 16; - Nicholas Prange

Brush Fire 09/06/2019 INC#0758

Brush Fire; INC#0758; 12:14PM; 12640 N Little Tujunga Canyon Rd; http://bit.ly/2ZFRWft; Lake View Terrace; PRELIM: 1-2 acre fire in light-medium brush with slow rate of spread; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 BC15 CM42 E24 E274 E287 E289 E298 E481 E77 E90 E91 EM12 H0A H0D H1 H4 HA1 HA4 RA98 T74 T87 T89 T98 WT77; CH5; 16; - Nicholas Prange

Leak Stopped - Natural Gas Leak 09/05/2019 INC#0535

Leak Stopped - Natural Gas Leak; INC#0535; 01:15PM; 17673 W Saticoy St; http://bit.ly/2UykHEZ; Lake Balboa; @SoCalGas experts have now fully stopped the leak (3 hours and 10 minutes after it was first reported). The natural gas fumes have dissipated and LAFD Hazmat experts have identified no ongoing concern. There was no fire, and no one experienced illness or injury. Occupants of the 25 homes, businesses and a house of worship along the one block segment of Saticoy Street east of White Oak Avenue, including the 8 homes on Jellico Avenue just north and south of Saticoy Street will be rehoused shortly. SoCal Gas crews will visit homes in the immediate evacuation area to restore service where natural gas was turned off as a precaution. Motorists should use caution and anticipate congestion in the area, as SoCalGas and LADWP workers will continue to work today on routine repairs related to the leak; FS 73; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; Dispatched LAFD Units: BC15 BC17 CE84 CM42 E100 E103 E288 E290 E73 E88 EM10 HM75 PI3 RA100 RA73 RT83 SQ87 T73 T88 T90 UR88; - Brian Humphrey

Update Natural Gas Leak 09/05/2019 INC#0535

Update Natural Gas Leak; INC#0535; 12:30PM; 17673 W Saticoy St; http://bit.ly/2UykHEZ; Lake Balboa; @SoCalGas experts are working on site, with additional special equipment en route. The effort to fully stop the leak could take as much as two more hours (~ 2:30 PM?). Though natural gas can be flammable at specific concentrations, LAFD Hazmat experts are using special sensors to monitor natural gas fumes in the community, and have identified no specific concern beyond the initial 500' precautionary zone. There has been no fire, and no one has experienced any illness or injury. Winds remain light and variable. Out of an abundance of caution, approximately 25 homes, businesses and a house of worship along a one block segment of Saticoy Street east of White Oak Avenue, including 8 homes on Jellico Avenue just north and south of Saticoy Street will remain evacuated until the situation is fully controlled. While no additional evacuations are anticipated, any such actions related to this event would be highly local, and made via door-to-door notification by uniformed Police or Fire officials.; FS 73; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; Dispatched LAFD Units: BC17 CE84 CM42 E100 E103 E290 E73 E88 EM10 HM75 PI3 RA100 RA73 SQ87 T73 T90; Radio Channels: 8; 12; - Brian Humphrey

Update Natural Gas Leak 09/05/2019 INC#0535

Update Natural Gas Leak; INC#0535; 10:30AM; 17673 W Saticoy St; http://bit.ly/2UykHEZ; Lake Balboa; The natural gas line rupture is on or near Saticoy Street east of White Oak Avenue. There is no fire, illness or injury. Winds are light and variable. Out of an abundance of caution, homes, businesses and a house of worship along a one block segment of Saticoy Street east of White Oak Avenue has been evacuated until the situation is stabilized; FS 73; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; Radio Channels: 8; 12; - Brian Humphrey

Natural Gas Leak 09/05/2019 INC#0535

Natural Gas Leak; INC#0535; 10:05AM; 17700 W Saticoy St; http://bit.ly/2MXEhK7; Reseda; Address Tentative; PRELIM: High pressure natural gas line apparently ruptured by utility workers. No fire, no injury. Hazard assessment underway to determine if any nearby homes will require evacuation. LAFD will remain at scene until SoCalGas (en route, unk ETA) is able to stop the leak. #LATraffic: Saticoy Street will be closed in both directions between White Oak Avenue and Jellico Avenue until LAFD operations complete, unknown duration. Motorists should expect congestion and delay, avoid the area and consider an alternate route. Detours are readily available. Transit Users: Follow @MetroLAAlerts on Twitter for any service disruption; FS 73; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; Radio Channels: 8; 12; - Brian Humphrey

Knockdown Structure Fire 09/04/2019 INC#1435

Knockdown Structure Fire; INC#1435; 06:45PM; 14445 W Plummer St; http://bit.ly/2ZOti7R; Panorama City; First arriving 15 LAFD Firefighters took just 13 minutes to extinguish flames within a 1 story section of a combination one-and-*three* story residential building. No injury. Fire cause under investigation.; FS 7; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; Dispatched LAFD Units: BC12 E275 E298 E7 E75 RA898 RA98 T75 T98; - Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire 09/04/2019 INC#1435

Structure Fire; INC#1435; 06:32PM; 14445 W Plummer St; http://bit.ly/2ZOti7R; Panorama City; PRELIM: Combination 1 and 2 story townhome with attic fire in a one story section; FS 7; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; Radio Channels: 9; 18; - Brian Humphrey