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Evacuation Warnings Lifted 02/19/2026

Evacuation Warnings Lifted; 11:24AM; Evacuation Warning LIFTED 02/18/2026 Evacuation Warning LIFTED; 9:00AM; EVACUATION WARNING LIFTED: Evacuation Orders Warnings previously issued for potential mud or debris flows areas ARE LIFTED as of 02/18/26. The main part of the storm has passed, but stay alert to potential hazards near you. ; For preparedness resources and continuing updates: LAFD.ORG/NEWS;; Jennifer Middleton

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 02/19/2026 INC#0276

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0276; 06:09AM; 252 S Rampart Bl; https://bit.ly/4s1u5j7; Westlake; Within 30 minutes, 45 firefighters located and extinguished a contents fire in a 3rd floor apartment, where the occupant was disassembling multiple lithium-ion batteries. HazMat units are on scene mitigating any further issues with the smoldering batteries, as well as monitoring air quality for the residents on-going safety. No injuries are reported. Nothing further.; FS 6; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 13; BC11 BC5 E11 E20 E211 E220 E6 EM11 HM21 RA6 RA806 T11 T20; CH7; 18; Jennifer Middleton

Structure Fire 02/19/2026 INC#0276

Structure Fire; INC#0276; 06:09AM; 252 S Rampart Bl; https://bit.ly/4s1u5j7; Westlake; First arriving units upgraded the original waterflow call to a structure fire, confirming reports of smoke showing from the 3rd floor of a 6 story modern apartment building. Units are in offensive mode. HazMat has been added due to the presence of fire exposing lithium-ion batteries. ; FS 6; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 13; BC11 BC5 E11 E20 E211 E220 E6 EM11 HM21 RA6 RA806 T11 T20; CH9; 18; Jennifer Middleton

Traffic 02/18/2026 INC#1846

Traffic; INC#1846; 09:10PM; 8600 S Sepulveda Bl; https://bit.ly/3Ox8z7m; Westchester; An LAFD BLS Rescue Ambulance was involved in a traffic accident with a passenger vehicle. 2 LAPD officers were in the ambulance "escorting" the patient. One LAFD member two LAPD officers (age and genders unknown), as well as the approximately 23F driver of additional vehicle involved in the accident are all being transported to local hospitals with minor injuries. An additional rescue ambulance was requested to continue the transport of the original patient. LAPD INC#4857. Nothing further.; FS 5; Batt 4; West Bureau; Council District 11; BC4 E205 E5 E67 EM11 RA43 RA63 RA862 RA95 T5; CH4; 14; Jennifer Middleton

Fire Out - Structure Fire 02/18/2026 INC#1653

Fire Out - Structure Fire; INC#1653; 06:53PM; 10151 W Riverside Dr; https://bit.ly/3ME68iH; Toluca Lake; A grease fire was located and contained to the vent system at a small restaurant. No other areas of the restaurant or neighboring businesses were damaged or exposed. No patrons of the business or firefighters were injured. Nothing further. ; FS 86; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC14 BC5 E260 E289 E76 E86 EM14 RA60 RA76 RA860 T60 T89; CH9; 14; Jennifer Middleton

Wires Down 02/18/2026 INC#0632

Wires Down; INC#0632; 09:12AM; 460 N Gaffey St; https://bit.ly/3K8FzR5; San Pedro; Units arrived to find a severed power pole with wires down at the SB 110 Freeway at Gaffey. LAFD is diverting traffic at First St and Gaffey, while street while crews from DWP and DOT make the transition of command. CHP has shut down the SB 110 freeway at Pacific and Channel. Traffic delays are expected in the area, as this is an evolving incident. LAPD INC#1641. ; FS 36; Batt 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; BC6 E112 E36 E40; CH7; 14; Jennifer Middleton

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 02/17/2026 INC#1787

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1787; 09:04PM; 111 W 21st St; https://bit.ly/4kHTD2b; Historic South-Central; 43 firefighters extinguished the fire in 16 minutes with no injuries reported. ; FS 10; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 9; AC2 AC20 BC1 BC11 E10 E11 E14 E209 E210 E211 E9 EM1 EM11 HM21 RA10 RA810 RA814 T10 T11 T9; CH9; 14; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 02/17/2026 INC#1787

Structure Fire; INC#1787; 08:48PM; 100 E 21st St; https://bit.ly/4rU5dto; Historic South-Central; Outside fire which extended into a one-story, commercial building (approximately 100' x 100') with no other structures exposed. Firefighters are in the offensive mode.; FS 10; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 9; AC2 AC20 BC1 BC11 E10 E11 E14 E209 E210 E211 E9 EM1 EM11 HM21 RA10 RA810 RA814 T10 T11 T9; CH9; 14; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 02/17/2026 INC#1222

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1222; 03:39PM; 4522 N Woodman Av; https://bit.ly/4qHU1zm; Sherman Oaks; 43 firefighters extinguished fire in at least one unit on the 3rd floor in 34 minutes. There are no reported injuries. Crews will remain on scene for overhaul operations and water removal. There is water/smoke damage beyond the fire unit but the extent is not yet determined.; FS 78; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; AC4 AC40 BC10 BC14 BC5 E102 E227 E239 E260 E27 E278 E288 E295 E87 E88 E99 EA2 EM14 EM5 HM21 HM87 HR3 JT4 RA39 RA87 RA88 RA99 T27 T39 T60 T78 T88 T95 UR27 UR88; CH8; 14 18; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 02/17/2026 INC#1222

Structure Fire; INC#1222; 03:05PM; 4522 N Woodman Av; https://bit.ly/4qHU1zm; Sherman Oaks; Four-story (three residential over parking) with fire on the 3rd floor. Firefighters are in the offensive mode. ; FS 78; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC10 BC14 E102 E239 E278 E288 E88 EM14 RA39 RA88 T39 T78 T88; CH9; 14; Margaret Stewart