Alerts

Update Trapped Vehicle 05/22/2025 INC#1596

Update Trapped Vehicle; INC#1596; 08:53PM; 8140 N De Soto Av; https://bit.ly/43j9cFe; #Winnetka; Firefighters extinguished the fire and determined there are no trapped patients. The bulk of the resources are released. LAPD Inc# 4426 and 4433; FS 104; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC17 E104 E106 E296 E72 EM17 HR3 RA107 RA72 T96 UR88; CH8; 17; Margaret Stewart

Physical Rescue 05/22/2025 INC#1596

Physical Rescue; INC#1596; 08:43PM; 8140 N De Soto Av; https://bit.ly/43j9cFe; #Winnetka; Vehicle into the back of an RV with fire involved in both vehicles and extending into a tree. The incident was upgraded from a traffic collision to a physical rescue assignment. Firefighters are working to determine if there are any trapped patients. ; FS 104; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; E104 E72 RA72; CH8; Margaret Stewart

Brush Fire 05/22/2025 INC#0173

Brush Fire; INC#0173; 03:29AM; 12087 N Lopez Canyon Rd; https://bit.ly/3H3WrqN; Lake View Terrace; Approximately 1/2 acre grass burning near Lopez Dam. It is inside LA County Fire jurisdiction and LAFD is an Assisting Agency. All further updates are referred to #LACoFD; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AO1 AO2 BC12 BC717 E207 E275 E290 E298 E7 E75 E90 E91 E98 EM15 H3 H4 H5 HA3 HA4 HA5 RA98 T75 T90 T98; CH5; 17; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 05/22/2025 INC#0025

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0025; 12:31AM; 4422 S Vermont Av; https://bit.ly/4kbiuuk; Vermont Square; KNOCKDOWN: 30 firefighters extinguished the fire in 13 minutes with no reported injuries. ; FS 46; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC11 BC13 E15 E215 E266 E46 E66 HM21 RA246 RA46 T15 T66; CH7; 13; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 05/22/2025 INC#0025

Structure Fire; INC#0025; 12:18AM; 4422 S Vermont Av; https://bit.ly/4kbiuuk; Vermont Square; One-story, single family dwelling with smoke showing. Firefighters are in the offensive mode.; FS 46; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC11 BC13 E15 E215 E266 E46 E66 HM21 RA246 RA46 T15 T66; CH9; 13; Margaret Stewart

Update Explosion 05/21/2025 INC#1122

Update Explosion; INC#1122; 04:54PM; 1344 W 4th St; https://bit.ly/4dCGJiz; Westlake; LA Dept of Building and Safety conducted an evaluation of the building and tagged three units: the unit involved in the explosion is red-tagged and not safe for habitation, two additional units were yellow-tagged (not unsafe for entry but may have specific areas that require caution or are off-limits) affecting a total of three occupants. The remainder of the building is cleared and will be repopulated this evening. This remains an active investigation with LAFD Arson.; FS 3; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 1; AR1 AR19 AR21 BC1 E11 E203 E211 E227 E9 EM1 HM21 HR3 PH1 PI2 RA11 RA4 RA811 T11 T27 T3 UR27; CH7; 14; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire - NOW OUT 05/21/2025 INC#1278

Structure Fire - NOW OUT; INC#1278; 04:01PM; 6303 N Ranchito Av; https://bit.ly/4doWyZY; Valley Glen; 34 firefighters extinguished fire in a one-story, single family dwelling in 17 minutes (KD Time 4:18PM) The fire extended into the attic prior to knockdown. One 55yo male patient is being evaluated for possible smoke inhalation. No other structures damaged. ; FS 39; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC14 BC717 E102 E239 E289 E39 E81 E88 E89 RA102 RA839 T39 T89; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart

Update Explosion 05/21/2025 INC#1122

Update Explosion; INC#1122; 03:02PM; 1344 W 4th St; https://bit.ly/4dCGJiz; Westlake; Initial investigation indicates a possible gas-related explosion. A LA Building and Safety Inspector is onscene to evaluate the structure to determine if it is safe for occupants. Firefighters located and is transporting a male patient with significant injuries. LAFD PIO Captain Adam VanGerpen is on scene for media availability. ; FS 3; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 1; BC1 E11 E203 E211 E227 E9 EM1 HM21 HR3 PH1 RA11 RA4 RA811 T11 T27 T3 UR27; CH7; 14; Margaret Stewart

Update Explosion 05/21/2025 INC#1122

Update Explosion; INC#1122; 02:35PM; 1344 W 4th St; https://bit.ly/4dCGJiz; Westlake; With the smoke dissipated, firefighters confirmed there is no fire in the unit nor the attic. Crews are evacuating the entire building (thus far only two people present). A wall from the 2nd floor unit into the hallway is damaged and there appears to be possible shifting of roof rafters over the unit. Despite initial reports of an injured person, firefighters have no been able to locate a patient. Crews have shut down utilities to the building and are working to determine the source of the explosion. ; FS 3; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 1; BC1 E11 E203 E211 E227 E9 EM1 HM21 HR3 RA11 RA4 RA811 T11 T27 T3 UR27; CH7; 14; Margaret Stewart

Explosion 05/21/2025 INC#1122

Explosion; INC#1122; 02:19PM; 1344 W 4th St; https://bit.ly/4dCGJiz; Westlake; Two-story, center hall apartment building with smoke showing from attic vents. There is structural damage to a wall in a 2nd floor unit, there is no fire in the unit but possible fire in the attic is being investigated. Firefighters are working to locate the reported patient.; FS 3; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 1; BC1 E11 E203 E211 E9 HM21 RA11 RA811 T11 T3; CH7; 14; Margaret Stewart