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Pacific Palisades Brush Fire
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
- FINAL UPDATE: As of 5:30 PM PDT November 5, 2019 CONTAINMENT: 100% CAUSE: LAFD Investigators have determined this fire to have been incendiary (arson), and continue to work what remains an open investigation.    â€¦
GETTY FIRE
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
- FINAL UPDATE: As of 11/5/19 at 5:30 PM PDT CONTAINMENT: 100% FIRE CAUSE: Investigators have determined the preliminary cause of the fire by using burn patterns, witness statements, and physical evidence. The fire was deemed an accidental…
East Hollywood Fire Destroys Building
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - Heavy fire ripped through a two story, vacant apartment building in East Hollywood as firefighters fought to defend neighboring buildings. At 8:33AM on October 27, 2019 the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ responded to a reported structure fire at 4760 W Melrose Ave in East Hollywood. Firefighters…
Suspicious Structure Fire Proves Fatal
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
- WESTCHESTER - One man was found dead in Westchester Wednesday morning, when firefighters entered a vacant boarded-up residential structure on fire.    The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ responded to a 9-1-1 call at 5:45 AM on June 4, 2019 to 9027 S Ramsgate Ave in…
Quick Actions Save a Young Girl from Drowning
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
BOYLE HEIGHTS - The Board of Fire Commissioners and ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ recognized the quick actions of seven LAFD Firefighters and the parents of a two year-old girl during a drowning emergency, giving her a second chance at life.On August 20, 2018 in Boyle Heights, firefighters arrived on-scene to find…
The Passing of Legendary Fire Chaplain and Retired LAFD Captain II John A. White
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
LOS ANGELES - The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ is saddened to announce the passing of retired Captain II and Fire Chaplain John Andrew White, who died on November 24, 2018.  Even after his 44 years of active duty, he continued his dedication to serve others, which earned him the LAFD Firefighter of the Year…
Annual LAFD Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
LOS ANGELES - The men and women of the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ cordially invite you to join the LAFD Historical Society, civic and community leaders as well as friends and family of the LAFD, as our community gathers to honor the 268 members of our Department who have made the ultimate sacrifice in their…
Woman Dies in Silver Lake Apartment Blaze
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
SILVER LAKE - A woman was found dead Friday evening in her Riverside Drive apartment, following a fire.The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ was summoned by the first of several 9-1-1 calls reporting a fire at 7:36 PM on August 17, 2018 at the Riverglen Apartments, 2850 Riverside Drive in Silver Lake. â€¦
Venice House Fire Claims a Life
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
VENICE - On the morning of July 31, 2018, the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ was notified at 4:39 AM of a structure fire in the 900 block of South 4th Avenue in Venice.  Firefighters quickly arrived to find a one-story home with smoke showing from the rear of the structure.Despite excessive storage…
LAFD Partners with Hospitals to Expand Innovative Advanced Provider Response Units
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
LOS ANGELES - ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ (LAFD) Chief Ralph Terrazas on Monday joined local hospital officials and the LAFD Medical Director to launch the expansion of the successful Advanced Provider Response Unit (APRU) program.Two and a half years after establishing the first APRU pilot program, the LAFD…
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