Alerts

Update - Earthquake Mode Complete 09/19/2020 INC#1694

Update Mode Complete - Earthquake; INC#1694; 12:43AM; near El Monte, CA; https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ci38695658/executive; The preliminary magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck at 11:38 PM PDT approximately 3km WSW of El Monte, California, has been *updated to a M4.5 event*. Though felt widely in the greater Los Angeles area, we are pleased to report there are no serious injuries, and no preliminary indication of significant infrastructure damage within the City of Los Angeles. Firefighters from 106 Neighborhood Fire Stations have completed their citywide survey. The LAFD has concluded Earthquake Emergency Mode and returned to normal emergency operations. We ask local residents to be prepared for aftershocks. Should you be inside when shaking starts: DROP, COVER, HOLD ON! by protecting your head + neck while taking cover under sturdy furniture or near a sturdy interior wall, away from windows and doorways until the shaking stops. At sunrise, we encourage you to again survey your home inside and out for possible damage, and to review earthquake safety and preparedness information at READY.GOV so that your family will be prepared not if, but when a significant earthquake occurs.; - Brian Humphrey

Earthquake 09/18/2020 INC#1704

Earthquake; INC#1704; 11:38PM; near El Monte, CA; https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ci38695658/executive; A preliminary magnitude 4.6 earthquake 3km WSW of El Monte, California was felt widely in the greater Los Angeles area. Pursuant of protocol, the LAFD is in Earthquake Emergency Mode, as firefighters from 106 Neighborhood Fire Stations survey their districts. At this time, there are no reports of serious injury or significant infrastructure damage related to the quake. We ask local residents to be prepared for aftershocks. If inside when shaking starts: DROP, COVER, HOLD ON! Protect your head + neck while taking cover under sturdy furniture or near a sturdy interior wall, away from windows and doorways until the shaking stops. Please carefully inspect your home for damage, including any natural gas or water leaks, and use flashlights - not candles - if necessary for light. Please only call 9-1-1 for emergencies that require the immediate light-and-siren response of police, firefighters or an ambulance.; - Brian Humphrey

Update Hazardous Material Investigation 09/18/2020 INC#1282

Update Hazardous Material Investigation; INC#1282; 07:30PM; 439 S Bonnie Brae St; https://bit.ly/3myu0CH; Westlake; LAFD has determined the source of the carbon monoxide to be propane tanks utilized in an undetermined manner on a 3rd floor balcony. The 2 adult females from that apartment have been taken to an area hospital in fair condition. After using portable fans to thoroughly ventilate the building, LAFD crews found no sustained hazard within the 29,580 square-foot building. Following their short wait in fresh air outside, occupants of the building's 40 other apartment units were allowed to reoccupy their units. None of those persons stated a need for medical treatment..; FS 11; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 1; Dispatched LAFD Units: BC11 E11 E211 EM11 JT2 RA11 RA3 SQ21 T11; - Brian Humphrey

Hazardous Material Investigation 09/18/2020 INC#1282

Hazardous Material Investigation; INC#1282; 06:39PM; 439 S Bonnie Brae St; https://bit.ly/3myu0CH; Westlake; PRELIM: 2 persons with unspecified symptoms have been taken to an area hospital after apparent exposure to carbon monoxide within one 3rd floor unit of a three-story 41-unit apartment building. LAFD is coordinating the calm and orderly movement of all other building occupants outdoors to fresh air. None of those undetermined number of persons have any medical complaints at this time. Though a suspect level of carbon monoxide was sensed by first arriving firefighters, LAFD HazMat experts have responded with more sensitive and sophisticated instruments to confirm, isolate and abate the yet to be confirmed cause. ; FS 11; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 1; Dispatched LAFD Units: BC11 E11 E211 EM11 JT2 RA11 RA3 SQ21 T11; Radio Channel: 7; 12; - Brian Humphrey

Update Structure Fire Knockdown - 09/18/2020 INC#0933

Update Knockdown - Structure Fire; INC#0933; 03:22PM; 18618 W Parthenia St; https://bit.ly/3iF5sp8; Northridge; 72 firefighters took just 30 minutes to extinguish the blaze, confining flames within the 40' x 75' one-story (yet identified business) unit of fire origin. Building contents (still smoldering in one area) and fire cause remain under active investigation. No off-site or escalating hazard has been identified. There have been no injuries. ; FS 103; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; Dispatched LAFD Units: BC1 BC10 BC15 CE83 CM42 E103 E273 E275 E287 E290 E3 E70 E93 EA1 EM12 EM15 HR3 RA70 RA73 SQ87 T73 T75 T87 T88 T90 UR3; - Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire 09/18/2020 INC#0933

Structure Fire; INC#0933; 02:52PM; 18618 W Parthenia St; https://bit.ly/3iF5sp8; Northridge; PRELIM: 1 rear unit in a one-story row of commercial businesses well involved; FS 103; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; Radio Channels: 9; 12, 13; - Brian Humphrey

Hiker Rescue 09/18/2020 INC#0495

Hiker Rescue; INC#0495; 10:05AM; Topanga State Park; https://bit.ly/3hFu7c1; Pacific Palisades; LAFD air and ground response to a remote section of the Parker Mesa Overlook Trail, where an adult male hiker was found in serious condition with a sudden illness. He will be hoisted aboard a hovering LAFD rescue helicopter for in-flight medical treatment with direct air transport to an area hospital.; FS 23; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 11; Dispatched LAFD Units: BC706 E23 E269 H1 H3 HA1 HA3 RA23 RA90 RH114 T69; Radio Channels: 7; 13; Brian Humphrey

Hiker Rescue 09/18/2020 INC#0265

Hiker Rescue; INC#0265; 06:32AM; 3050 N Runyon Canyon Rd; https://bit.ly/2QyfEST; Hollywood Hills West; LAFD air and ground response to ill young adult female on remote section of Runyon Canyon Trail. Will be hoisted into hovering LAFD rescue helicopter and transported directly to an area hospital in undetermined condition; FS 76; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; Dispatched LAFD Units: BC5 E260 E76 H1 H4 HA1 HA4 RA76 RA90 RH214 T60; Radio Channels: 7; 12; - Brian Humphrey

Update Grass Fire Contained 09/17/2020 INC#0388

Update Contained Grass Fire; INC#0388; 08:50AM; 612 N Park Row Dr; https://bit.ly/2RAlLrr; Elysian Park; First arriving LAFD Engine will handle. No injury. No structure threat. No evacuation; FS 1; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 1; Dispatched LAFD Units: BC1 BC2 CW3A CW3B E1 E20 E201 E203 E220 E4 E44 E56 E90 EM1 H2 H3 H4 H6 HA2 HA3 HA4 HA6 RA1 T1 T20 T3; - Brian Humphrey

Grass Fire 09/17/2020 INC#0388

Grass Fire; INC#0388; 08:35AM; 612 N Park Row Dr; https://bit.ly/2RAlLrr; Elysian Park; PRELIM: 50' x 50' slow moving grass fire. No structure threat.; FS 1; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 1; Radio Channels: 5; 12; - Brian Humphrey