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Firefighters Rescue Woman After Narrowly Escaping Sink Hole
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
HOLLYWOOD - Thursday night, Firefighters responded to reports of a broken water in Hollywood, where they narrowly escaped falling into a sink hole and then rescued a woman from her flooded home. Los Angeles City Firefighters responded to the 6000 of West Fountain Avenue at 9:31 PM on the evening of February…
Aggressive Firefight Saves Businesses
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - A blaze erupted in a Downtown Los Angeles building, consuming the 2nd floor and attic while firefighters aggressively fought to save the businesses on the ground floor. At 5:15PM on January 26, 2023 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 2800 block of…
Man Found Dead in Burning Northridge Garage
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
NORTHRIDGE - A elderly man was discovered dead inside a burning Northridge garage Monday morning.  The fire at 17063 Knapp Street was reported to the Los Angeles Fire Department at 6:21 AM on January 23, 2023. Firefighters arrived quickly to find smoke showing from the rear of a 3,191 square-foot single…
Man Found Dead In Hollywood Apartment Fire
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
HOLLYWOOD - A man was found dead Thursday morning, inside a burning apartment in Hollywood.   The Los Angeles Fire Department responded at 8:49 AM on January 12, 2023, to a structure fire at 5555 Harold Way. Firefighters arrived quickly to discover heavy fire within one second floor unit at the rear of a…
Life Saving Rescue from Growing Sinkhole
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
CHATSWORTH - With two people trapped in their car fully submerged in a large, growing sinkhole, firefighters executed an immediate, life-saving rescue. At 7:20PM on January 9, 2023 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported traffic collision in the 11400 block of Iverson Road in Chatsworth…
Disaster Averted on 110 Freeway
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
DOWNTOWN - A potential disaster unfolded when a full propane tanker truck overturned on the 110 Freeway during early commuter hours.  At 4:30AM on January 9, 2023 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported overturned propane truck on the Northbound 110 Freeway transition to the Eastbound…
Arleta Home Destroyed
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
Fire consumed the 2nd floor and converted attic of an Arleta home, sending one occupant and two firefighters to the hospital. At 8:26AM on December 22, 2022 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 14200 block of W Judd St for a reported structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find…
A Bright Spot in the Sadness
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
While dealing with the devastating loss of their home, the Mendoza families were able to smile and laugh for a few precious moments as Your LAFD firefighters delivered toys so graciously donated via the Spark of Love program. Tragedy struck in the early morning hours of December 19th, when an…
LAFD Welcomes Graduates of Recruit Training Academy Class 2022-2
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
PANORAMA CITY - The Los Angeles Fire Department's Recruit Training Academy Class 22-2 celebrated their class graduation on December 15, 2022, as they became proud probationary members of the LAFD. Friends and family of the graduates were joined by City of Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley and civic and…
Holiday Safety Tips
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
The holiday season should be one of family, friends and celebrations. However, the danger of home fires increases during the winter holidays and the Los Angeles Fire Department does not want anyone to experience the trauma of a destructive fire in their home. Fires caused by candles, portable…
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