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LAFD Handles Major Emergency Commercial Fire
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
GLASSELL PARK - Over 127 Los Angeles Firefighters battled a Major Emergency commercial fire for 55 minutes before gaining a knockdown and preventing the spread to exposed buildings. At 12:32 AM, the LAFD responded to a reported structure fire at 2529 N San Fernando Road in Glassell Park.  First arriving units…
The Dalmatian Nation Comes to Hollywood
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
HOLLYWOOD - LAFD Fire Station 27 was honored to be selected as the site for the 24th “R. Hero” in the Dalmatian Nation.On 24 July, 2015 Councilmember David Ryu and Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell  joined LAFD Operations West Bureau Deputy Chief Joseph Castro and the members of Fire Station 27 in the dedication…
Kitchen Fire Put Out by Sprinklers But Leaves Man in Critical Condition
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
HIGHLAND PARK - Although sprinklers prevented the fire from spreading and extinguished it prior to the arrival of Los Angeles Firefighters, one man was left in critical condition. At 6:48 PM on 23 July, 2015, LAFD responded to a reported structure fire at 5000 E Echo St in Highland Park. Firefighters arrived on…
Join LAFD & LAPD in West Bureau 5K Walk
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
PLAYA VISTA - Come join your local firefighters and police officers in a fun filled morning of calisthenics, physical fitness and group exercise, followed by a fun and educational walk through Playa Vista and to learn about the restored wetlands. This is a great chance to workout and exercise with your local…
Arkansas Firefighters Caught in Backdraft While Battling House Blaze
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
A Backdraft caught on tape. A family watches their house explode but they were safe. They got out & STAYED OUT. Fortunately our friends at the Texarkana ‪Fire Department‬ were safe too. ABC US News | World News ‪Los Angeles‬ ‎firefighters‬ have recently experienced residents re-enter homes well…
LAFD Works to Save Church from Brush Fire #FletcherFire
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
GLASSELL PARK - LAFD fought intense two hour battle to save The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 3845 Fletcher Dr.  At 2:38 p.m. on July 7, 2015, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported brush fire along the SB 2 Freeway at Verdugo Road.  Embers from the brush fire spread to the…
LAFD Stops Brush Fire in Debs Park
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
HIGHLAND PARK - Los Angeles Firefighters hit the hills and quickly gained control of a two acre brush fire in the steep terrain of Debs Park. At 2:19 PM on July 5, 2015, the LAFD responded to a brush fire in Debs Park.  Firefighters arrived on scene to find two acres slowly burning uphill. Fortunately, it was a…
LAFD Battles Echo Park House Fire; 1 Man Dead, 5 Others Injured, Including Firefighter
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
ECHO PARK - Los Angeles Firefighters battled a blaze where tragically one man died, two were hospitalized in critical condition and three other people were injured, including a firefighter.At 8:20 AM on the Fourth of July holiday, LAFD responded to a Structure Fire at 804 N Alvarado Street in Echo Park.…
Public Safety Agencies Unite to Urge Independence Day Safety
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
LOS ANGELES - With Independence Day quickly approaching, multiple agencies joined forces and held a news conference today to talk about the importance of fireworks safety. Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas joined other leaders from Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD); Los…
Arson Fire at Church in Echo Park
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
ECHO PARK - 33 Los Angeles Firefighters quickly gained control of an arson fire at the "Fore Runners for Christ" church, limiting damage. At 2:26 AM, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 1600 N Morton Av in Echo Park.  Initial reports were of a large, single family…
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