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Four Injured, Five Structures Damaged by Fire in Hollywood
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
HOLLYWOOD - Fast moving flames damaged five residential buildings and led to four persons sustaining injury in the Hollywood Studio District Friday morning. The Los Angeles Fire Department was notified by a 9-1-1 caller at 9:08 AM on Friday, January 22, 2021 of a structure fire at 1245 North Bronson Avenue …
Los Angeles Firefighters Urge Storm Safety and Preparedness
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - Before rain occurs in Southern California, the Los Angeles Fire Department encourages residents to take the simple steps necessary to protect themselves from injury and their property from storm damage. Those living near recent brush fires should be aware of the extreme danger possible from debris…
LAFD Battles Intense Fire in Vacant Sun Valley Restaurant
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
SUN VALLEY - It took more than a hundred City of Los Angeles firefighters nearly four hours to fully control a stubborn non-injury fire that tore through a long vacant restaurant in the northeast San Fernando Valley Wednesday night. The Los Angeles Fire Department was summoned at 8:41 PM on January 20, 2021…
Large Commercial Building Saved During the Night
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
HYDE PARK - A fierce battle late into the night resulted in a large commercial building being saved from damage by a neighboring blaze. At 12:24AM on January 20, 2021 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to 4401 S Crenshaw Blvd for a reported structure fire.     Crews arrived to find a two…
Reseda Wind-Driven Vegetation and Structure Fires Threaten Homes
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
RESEDA - A wind-driven tree fire spread through several blocks burning structures and vegetation. On Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 11:53 AM, LAFD responded to a structure fire at the 18000 block of Elkwood St. The fire appeared to have started in ornamental vegetation near Strathern St, then was fueled…
Fire Consumes Vacant Commercial Building near Venice Beach Boardwalk
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
VENICE - An outside fire quickly spread to and destroyed a vacant commercial building near the Venice Beach Boardwalk just before dawn Wednesday, but thankfully caused no injury. The Los Angeles Fire Department was notified of a rubbish fire at 6:19 AM on January 13, 2021 at 723 South Ocean Front Walk in…
LAFD Photo of the Year 2020
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - The inaugural LAFD Photo of the Year competition left no doubts as to the viewers choice, with Dakota Clark rising to the top. Throughout the year, photographers from across the region capture images of Your Los Angeles City Fire Department in action. Structure fires, brush fires, traffic…
Arrest of Arson Suspect
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
On Saturday December 19, 2020 between the hours of 3:27AM and 4:08AM, five distinct fires in close proximity, were reported to or discovered by the Los Angeles City Fire Department. The fires involved buildings on two separate church properties, a utility pole, a vehicle and rubbish.  The LAFD…
Smoke Alarm Saves Two, But Woman Perishes in Eagle Rock Home Fire
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
EAGLE ROCK - Though a functional smoke alarm was able to awaken two residents to safely escape their burning home, a woman was later found dead inside the northeast Los Angeles residence, that was heavily involved with fire. The Los Angeles Fire Department was notified at 3:51 AM on December 28, 2020 of a…
Santa Delivers for Canoga Park Families Displaced by Arson Fire
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
CANOGA PARK - A fast-moving arson fire heavily damaged a west San Fernando Valley apartment building early Tuesday morning, displacing 16 residents, including seven children. With all their possessions gone, so was their hope for a Merry Christmas...until the Spark of Love program delivered.   The Los…
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