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LAFD Saw Significant Decrease in Structure Fire Fatalities in 2015
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
LOS ANGELES - The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ (LAFD) recorded a 54% drop in structure fire-related fatalities in 2015 as it continues to implement new Community Risk Reduction initiatives.In calendar year 2015, 11 civilians died in structure fires in the City of Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½, compared to 24 deaths in 2014. Two of…
Week in Review 1/8/2016
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
- Well, hello El Niño. Calls increased by about 17% this week as your LAFD handed out half a million sand bags and up to 1,000 tons of sand during #LARain. River rescues and stranded passengers on flooded streets were just a few of the 9,501 calls this week. Read on in your LAFD Week in Review. …
Smoke Alarms Saves Lives in Highland Park Fire
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - Tragedy was averted in Highland Park today by the early morning piercing noise of smoke alarms.The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ responded to a reported structure fire 4:26AM on December 30, 2015.  Firefighters arrived to the 100 block of S Av 54 to find a 2 story wooden-frame, balloon…
WEEK IN REVIEW 12/18/15
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
- This week, your ‪‎LAFD‬ responded to 9,067 calls. This special moment captured below may not have been one of them, but it did prove to be among the best parts of our week.Read on in our latest Week in Review.Subscribe to our weekly newsletter by following us on Medium…
Apartment Fire In Koreatown Results In One Fatality
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - Firefighters took only 16 mins to arrive and extinguish the fire but sadly, found a deceased adult male inside.At 20:49PM on December 16, 2015, the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ responded to a reported structure fire at 433 S Hobart Bl. Arriving units found a three story (over parking) apartment…
Early Morning Blaze in South Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - A strong defensive firefight from all four sides of a large, commercial building prevented the massive fire from spreading.The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ received a reported structure fire call at 5:33 AM on December 11, 2015.  Upon arriving at 1824 E Washington Blvd, firefighters found a…
Koreatown Blaze Sends Two LAFD Firefighters to Hospital
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - Two Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ firefighters suffered injury early Wednesday morning, while battling a greater alarm structure fire in Koreatown.The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ was summoned at 1:07 AM on November 18, 2015 to 838 - 840 South Crenshaw Boulevard in Koreatown, where firefighters…
LAFD Prevents Spread of Fire Through Commercial Warehouse
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
DOWNTOWN - Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Firefighters aggressive attack prevented a commercial fire from spreading throughout the building.At 3:27 AM on September 23, 2015, the LAFD responded to a reported Rubbish Fire at 820 S Gladys Ave in Downtown.  Firefighters arrived to find a…
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