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Christmas Tree Fire Destroys Winnetka Home
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
WINNETKA - The piercing sound of a functional smoke alarm helped a man escape injury, when a fast moving fire that originated on or near a Christmas tree, raced through his west San Fernando Valley home early Saturday afternoon. The Los Angeles Fire Department was notified at 1:25 PM on December 30,…
Boyle Heights Fire Kills One, Critically Injures Two
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
BOYLE HEIGHTS - An early morning blaze in Boyle Heights took the life of a woman, while critically injuring two other persons.   At 4:24AM on December 28, 2023 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 756 South Boyle Avenue in Boyle Heights.  Firefighters arrived to…
Firefighters Say Remove and Recycle Your Christmas Tree
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - In less than 7 seconds a small fire involving your holiday tree can become an inferno that consumes your home.     To increase your odds of survival... get the tree out of your home today!   The LAFD encourages you to remove and recycle your natural Christmas Tree as soon as possible. In Los…
LAFD Battles Major Emergency Fire at L.A. River Studios
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
CYPRESS PARK - The Los Angeles Fire Department battled a Major Emergency Structure Fire Saturday morning in northeast Los Angeles.   Reported by a 9-1-1 caller at 2:10 AM on Saturday, December 23, 2023, the blaze involved an 11,120 square foot one-story industrial building at 2800 Division Street in Cypress…
Fire Consumes Massive Home Under Construction in Encino
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
ENCINO - It took three hours of relentless firefighting to extinguish flames Friday afternoon, when fire swept through a massive San Fernando Valley home in the midst of major construction.   The Los Angeles Fire Department was summoned by a neighbor's 9-1-1 call at 2:43 PM on December 22, 2023,…
2023 LAFD Photo of the Year Contest
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
We are excited to announce the kick-off of the 4th Annual LAFD Photo of the Year contest! A photo captures the heart and the imagination. It can inspire, encourage, motivate and educate. Your LAFD is grateful to all the photographers who share their work with us...so we can share the work of…
Laundry Room Fire Stopped From Advancing
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
PANORAMA CITY - While fire doors contained the flames, firefighter's quick work getting a hose line aloft ensured the rest of the apartments were spared. At 10:23AM on December 8, 2023 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 8500 block of N Tobias Av in Panorama City…
LAFD Fire Commission Recognizes Two of Their Own For Marine Corps Achievement
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles City Fire Commission recognized LAFD Firefighter/Paramedic Nicholas Darcy and Firefighter David Arellano who have both been promoted to the rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, through an act of Congress.   Master Gunnery Sergeant is the highest…
Two Adults and Dog Dead, Trio of Buildings Destroyed By Ammunition Fueled Sylmar Fire
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
SYLMAR - Two adults and a dog were found deceased, and a trio of buildings in a north San Fernando Valley residential neighborhood were destroyed, when a fierce fire fueled by ammunition erupted before dawn Sunday. The first of several 9-1-1 calls were received by the Los Angeles Fire Department at 4:…
Armed Suspect at Chatsworth Structure Fire
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
CHATSWORTH - Firefighters readied for fire attack on a well involved Chatsworth home while Los Angeles Police Department took an armed suspect into custody. At 1:57PM on December 1, 2023 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 9600 block of N Laramie Ave in…
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