Alerts

Update Structure Fire 01/12/2017

Update Structure Fire; 11:30PM; 4918 E MENDOTA AV; internal:/; A 72 y/o male was rescued from the 1st story of a split level home. He was found by firefighters behind a window with security bars, unable to get out (It is not immediately known as to why he was unable to get out). Firefighters quickly cut the bars and pulled him outside the burning home to safety. We are pleased to say he was transported to a local hospital in good condition. There was excessive storage inside the home and it is not immediately known if there were functional smoke alarms. The cause of the fire is under active investigation by the LAFD Arson Section, NFD; FS 55; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 14; Erik Scott

Update Structure Fire 01/12/2017

Update Structure Fire; 10:42PM; 4918 E MENDOTA AV; internal:/; KNOCKDOWN: 35 FF in 25 min. No update on patient status. Cause & $loss under invest, NFD; FS 55; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 14; Erik Scott

Update Structure Fire 01/12/2017

Update Structure Fire; 10:27PM; 4918 E MENDOTA AV; internal:/; Due to firefighters intense efforts they were able to quickly locate a man trapped inside and successfully rescue him. The patient is being assessed by firefighter/paramedics. Additional firefighters requested to assist with the firefight which continues; FS 55; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 14; Erik Scott

Structure Fire 01/12/2017

Structure Fire; 10:14PM; 4918 E MENDOTA AV; https://goo.gl/maps/6ExwDn2vrH72; #HighlandPark; 2-story home well involved in fire. Preliminary reports of a person possibly trapped inside. An aggressive fire attack underway; FS 55; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC2 E12 E212 E250 E42 E55 EM1 RA1 RA55 RA850 T12 T50; 9; 12; Erik Scott

Update Investigation 01/12/2017

Update Investigation; 03:22PM; LA RIVER X N LOS FELIZ BL; internal:/; A LAFD Swift Water Team boarded an inflatable boat and strategically crossed the river, located a blue sleeping bag near bamboo on an island, and confirmed no one was inside. Firefighters removed the bag to thwart any additional concerned citizens calling 911. A LAFD helicopter thoroughly flew over the area and ensured no victims were stranded on the island. LAFD is making themselves available; FS 56; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; Erik Scott

Investigation 01/12/2017

Investigation; 02:04PM; LA RIVER X N LOS FELIZ BL; https://goo.gl/maps/xtM2vuQ4zGz; Los Feliz; A sleeping-bag was located across the LA River. Firefighters, from the ground and air, including a LAFD Swift Water team, are investigating to ensure no one is inside it. The sleeping-bag does not appear to have a person inside; FS 56; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; BC5 E12 E290 H2 H4 SW44 SW88 T90 CM22; 7; 17; Erik Scott

Traffic Collision 01/12/2017

Traffic Collision; 06:04AM; 3500 W Wilshire Bl; https://goo.gl/maps/XsGaEo9Nuen; Pico-Union / Koreatown; Auto vs Pedestrian (circumstances UNK) with 4 patients, none with life threatening injuries (gender, age ?) Three being transported, one declining transport. Any questions on causation etc = LAPD Inc# 0598 NFD; FS 29; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 4; BC11 E13 E229 E29 EM11 RA13 RA29 RA52 T29 ; CH4; 12; Margaret Stewart

Update Investigation 01/11/2017

Update Investigation; 04:09PM; 8189 W Gould Av; internal:/; Hollywood; Last expected update from LAFD: The house (built in 1925) is red tagged by LA Building and Safety and may not be occupied. The houses on each side (one to the north, one to the south) are yellow tagged. The occupants may stay in the home but may not go into the backyard. There is not yet a timeline for reopening of N Laurel Canyon Blvd. LAFD resources are clearing the scene and all further decision making is via Building and Safety. NFD; FS 41; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; Margaret Stewart

Update Investigation 01/11/2017

Update Investigation; 03:04PM; 8189 W Gould Av; internal:/; Hollywood; Approximately 9000lbs piece of concrete from the foundation and retaining wall of the home detached and slide down hillside to N Laurel Canyon Blvd below. No injuries due to the prior closure of the road. Building and Safety with their Geologist are on scene and re-evaluating the situation given the new circumstances. Currently, the reported home is Red Tagged with the neighboring home (to the south) yellow tagged. Those could change based on the re-assessment. LAFD are placing sand bags to divert water with the expected rains this evening. Once the roadway is deemed safe, Street Services will begin the clearing process. The timeline for that to occur is undetermined. Once LAFD clears the scene, further questions will be to Building and Safety. NFD; FS 41; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; Margaret Stewart

Update Investigation 01/11/2017

Update Investigation; 01:56PM; 8189 W Gould Av; internal:/; Hollywood; Building and Safety is now on scene and evaluating the situation for any required action. LAFD resources providing assistance and ensuring safety. N Laurel Canyon Blvd remains CLOSED from Gould Ave to Kirkwood. Duration of closure not yet determined. The home was evacuated and no injuries reported. NFD; FS 41; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; Margaret Stewart