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Fire Involving South L.A. Clandestine Cannabis Operation Proves Deadly
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
GREEN MEADOWS - The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ battled a Major Emergency Structure Fire in South Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ early Saturday morning, involving a clandestine cannabis operation in a seemingly vacant one-story commercial building. Sadly, one man perished in the flames.     The fire was reported via…
Harbor Area Evacuation Preparedness Seminar and Safety Fair
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
HARBOR CITY - If you live, work or play in the San Pedro, Wilmington or Harbor City areas of Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½, please plan to join us on Saturday, May 20, 2023 for the Harbor Area Evacuation Preparedness Seminar and Safety Fair.   Your ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ is hosting this evacuation preparedness…
Suspect Arrested in Fire That Destroyed L.A. Church and Injured Three Firefighters
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
LOS ANGELES - Investigators from the Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ City Fire Department (LAFD) Arson/Counter-Terrorism Section (ACTS) and detectives/officers from the Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ School Police Department (LASPD), and ATF are announcing an arrest in connection with an arson fire last week, that destroyed a church and injured three…
Cats Perish, Firefighter Injured at Major Emergency Fire in Palms
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
PALMS - Firefighters battled a Major Emergency structure fire in the Palms area early Saturday morning, that led to the death of 17 pet cats and sent one firefighter to the hospital.   A cell phone call to 9-1-1 from a passerby at 5:44 AM on September 17, 2022, brought the first of 124 members of…
LAFD Responds to Multi-Patient Shooting in San Pedro
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
SAN PEDRO - The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ responded to assist multiple persons injured following reports of gunfire at a harbor area municipal park on Sunday afternoon.   The LAFD was summoned at 3:51 PM on July 24, 2022, by the first of several 9-1-1 calls, requesting aid for several persons…
Man Dies at South L.A. Industrial Fire
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
FLORENCE - One person died and a firefighter was injured, when a greater alarm fire destroyed a South Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ furniture business Monday afternoon. The fire at 1001 East 60th Street in Florence, was reported to the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ at 3:36 PM on August 16, 2021. Firefighters arrived quickly to…
Fireworks Explosion Sends 16 to Hospital
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
SOUTH LOS ANGELES - A significant explosion occurred during the disposal of illegal fireworks, sending 16 to the hospital. At 6:04PM, the Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ City Fire Department responded to the 700 block of E 27th Street in South Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ to provide stand-by for a Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Police Department operation. The LAPD…
LAFD Battles Major Emergency Structure Fire in South Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
SOUTH LOS ANGELES - It took the relentless effort of 170 firefighters more than four hours Saturday, to extinguish a stubborn fire that consumed conjoined structures in south Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½. The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ was summoned at 2:19 PM on April 3, 2021 to 8730 South Crocker Street, where…
Wind Swept Flames From Carport Fire Damage Mid-City Duplex
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
MID-CITY - Wind swept flames from a burning carport destroyed a nearby shed and heavily damaged a residential duplex in Mid-City Saturday evening, sending one firefighter to the hospital. The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ was summoned at 7:03 PM on February 27, 2021 to a structure fire at 4357 West Victoria…
South Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Building Destroyed but Critical Equipment Saved
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
HISTORIC SOUTH-CENTRAL - An overnight battle raged as nearly 100 firefighters worked diligently to defend a burning commercial building. Ultimately the fire won out, but their efforts saved business-critical equipment worth over $165,000. At 12:50AM on February 25, 2021 the Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ City Fire Department…
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