Alerts

Update Brush Fire #PalisadesFire 10/21/2019 INC#0580

Update #PalisadesFire Brush Fire; INC#0580; 11:30AM; 800 N Palisades Dr; http://bit.ly/2VZtUqV; Pacific Palisades; Now 1 hour into the firefight, this wildfire is believed to have has consumed 30+ acres of brush, and threatened several homes along Vista Grande Drive and Charmel Lane. No structures have yet been damaged, and no injuries have been reported; FS 23; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 11; Radio Channels: 5; 13; - Brian Humphrey

Brush Fire 10/21/2019 INC#0580

Brush Fire; INC#0580; 10:39AM; 500 N Palisades Dr; http://bit.ly/362Ly1A; Pacific Palisades; PRELIM: LAFD and LACoFD ground and air Response to a terrain-driven (no wind) one acre brush fire running uphill and possibly threatening homes near this location; FS 23; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 11; Radio Channels: 5; 13; - Brian Humphrey

Hiker Rescue 10/21/2019 INC#0384

Hiker Rescue; INC#0384; 08:49AM; Santa Monica Mountains; http://bit.ly/2MYRekv; Brentwood; PRELIM: LAFD ground and air response to a 43 year-old woman hiking with two dogs on or near a remote section of the Sullivan Fire Road. She states she has been in the mountains since last night, feels ill and is unable to continue hiking. Plan A: Hoist her aboard a hovering LAFD rescue helicopter and transfer her to a safe landing zone, while LAFD ground crews who have hiked in, care for and gently carry the dogs back to the trailhead to be reunited with the woman.; FS 19; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 11; Dispatched LAFD Units: AP58 BC9 E19 E269 H2 H4 HA2 HA4 RA23 RA69 RH214 T69; Radio Channels: 7; 15; - Brian Humphrey

Fatality Boat Fire 10/21/2019 INC#0153

Fatality Boat Fire; INC#0153; 04:05AM; Berth 258 - Terminal Island - Port of Los Angeles; http://bit.ly/2o9kFIc; San Pedro; PRELIM: LAFD land and sea response to a docked 35 foot cabin cruiser that was well involved on arrival. Fire extinguished in 16 minutes to discover one person (unk age, gender, affiliation, circumstances) deceased aboard the still floating craft. No other injured. A detailed search of the vessel continues. Fire cause under investigation. LAFD PIO Captain Cody Weireter en route; FS 40; Batt 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; Dispatched LAFD Units: AR1 BC6 BT1 BT17 BT4 BT5 E112 E238 E248 E36 E40 E49 T38 T48 PI4; Radio Channels: 7; 12; - Brian Humphrey

Update Traffic Collision 10/20/2019 INC#1396

Update Traffic Collision; INC#1396; 09:57PM; 20900 W Sherman Wy; http://bit.ly/33RNW9d; Canoga Park; Nine patients total. All have been transported by LAFD ambulance to area hospitals. Four have potentially life threatening injuries, while the other five have lesser injuries. No details are available on their ages, genders, specific medical conditions, affiliation or circumstances. LADWP is on scene. They have stopped the flow of water from the hydrant and will be safely securing the toppled power lines. An LAFD Urban Search and Rescue unit is at the scene to assist the Department of Building and Safety (en route with an unknown ETA) in a detailed examination of the WSS footwear store that suffered a roof collapse and interior damage following the deluge with water from the sheared hydrant. All store employees are accounted for, and no other patients are believed to be outstanding. Media Inquiries (including circumstances and total number of vehicles): LAPD Valley Traffic Division Incident #4939; FS 72; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; Dispatched LAFD Units: BC15 BC17 CM42 E104 E273 E289 E305 E72 E89 EM15 EM17 RA104 RA72 RA73 RA84 RA872 T105 T73 T89 UR89; - Brian Humphrey

Update Traffic Collision 10/20/2019 INC#1396

Update Traffic Collision; INC#1396; 09:15PM; 20900 W Sherman Wy; http://bit.ly/33RNW9d; Canoga Park; No current confirmation of entrapment. Seven patients total. Awaiting confirmation of age, gender, condition, affiliation (from car/s, sidewalk, store?) and circumstances. Water from sheared hydrant has led to structural compromise of nearby WSS footwear store; FS 72; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; Radio Channels: 8; 13, 15; - Brian Humphrey

Traffic Collision with Entrapment 10/20/2019 INC#1396

Traffic Collision with Entrapment; INC#1396; 08:51PM; 20900 W Sherman Wy; http://bit.ly/33RNW9d; Canoga Park; PRELIM: Vehicle sheared hydrant and toppled power lines. Water apparently has led to structural compromise of nearby building; FS 72; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; Radio Channels:8; 13; - Brian Humphrey

Traffic Collision with Entrapment 10/20/2019 INC#1408

Traffic Collision with Entrapment; INC#1408; 08:59PM; SB 170 Fwy x Ventura Fwy; http://bit.ly/35SA40z; North Hollywood; PRELIM: One person trapped beneath a vehicle; FS 60; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; Radio Channels: 8; 12; - Brian Humphrey

Update Brush Fire #SaddleRidgeFire 10/20/2019 INC#1582

Update #SaddleRidgeFire Brush Fire; INC#1582; 07:00PM; #Sylmar #GranadaHills #PorterRanch #Chatsworth; https://www.lafd.org/news/saddle-ridge-brush-fire; Holding at 8,799 acres. 83% contained. Low humidity and gusty northerly winds remain a concern. Regional #RedFlag Warning continues until 10:00 PM tonight; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; - Brian Humphrey

Appliance Fire 10/20/2019 INC#1166

Appliance Fire; INC#1166; 06:06PM; Terminal 5 - Los Angeles International Airport; http://bit.ly/2XMBbLe; LAX; Firefighters arrived quickly at the coffee shop near Gate 50 to find light smoke coming from a refrigerator and an apparent fire already extinguished within that appliance. There was no formal evacuation and no injury. The Fire Department is unaware of any impact on LAX operations. LAFD crews are using Fire Department portable ventilation fans to remove a light haze and slight smoke odor in the immediate area only. Media Inquiries: LAX Media Relations; FS 51; Batt 4; West Bureau; Council District 11; Dispatched LAFD Units: BC4 BC9 E205 E295 E5 E51 E67 RA51 RA95 T5 T95; Radio Channels: 7; 12; - Brian Humphrey