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Evacuation Warnings for March 12-13 Due to High Mudslide/Debris Flow Risk
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
Due to the forecasted high rains which have the potential to trigger mudslides and debris flows on March 12-13, the City of Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ is issuing EVACUATION WARNINGS for several areas and limited, address specific Evacuation Orders which will go into effect from 7AM Wednesday (3/12/2025) to 6pm…
Multiple Commercial Buildings Erupt in Fire in Downtown LA
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
While firefighters were battling a defensive fire in two commercial buildings, a third fire erupted two doors down.  At 1:43AM on March 10, 2025, the Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1300 block of S Flower Street in Downtown Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½.…
Hyde Park Fatality Fire
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - With heavy fire showing and reports of a trapped person, firefighters made entry, located the patient and provided intensive life-saving care enroute to the hospital. Sadly, the patient succumbed to his injuries.At 6:55PM on March 8, 2025 the Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ City Fire Department responded to a reported…
LAFD Welcomes Interim Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva
LAFD Spokesperson: Lyndsey Lantz
LOS ANGELES - Prior to being appointed Interim Fire Chief on February 21, 2025, Ronnie Villanueva dedicated 41 years to the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½, serving in a variety of assignments across the city. Over the course of his distinguished career, he rose through the ranks from Firefighter to…
LAFD Mourns the Off-Duty Death of Active-Duty Inspector I Ramon (Ray) Carrasco
LAFD Spokesperson: Lyndsey Lantz
It is with profound sadness that the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ announces the off-duty death of Active-Duty Inspector I Ramon (Ray) Carrasco on February 25, 2025. We extend our deepest condolences to Ray's family, friends, and loved ones among our own ranks.Ray joined the LAFD on October 23, 2000…
LAFD Firefighter of the Year - Captain II Andrew Ruiz
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
LOS ANGELES - The Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ City Fire Department (LAFD) and the City of Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Firefighters Association proudly announce Captain II Andrew Ruiz as the 2024 Firefighter of the Year. Captain Ruiz has dedicated 31 years to the fire service, with over 26 of those years serving the citizens of Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½.…
As Storm Approaches, New Evacuation Orders and Warnings Go Into Effect
LAFD Spokesperson: Lyndsey Lantz
LOS ANGELES - The city is currently under EVACUATION ORDERS for specific addresses and EVACUATION WARNINGS for several areas. Due to the heavy storm inbound from the northwest, the risk for mudslides and debris flows is very high. Recently burned areas are especially susceptible to runoff, as ash…
Palisades Fire
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
MAP LINK:: CLICK FOR MAP WITH SEARCH BAR DATE: June 15, 2025, 2025TIME: 1:45PMEvacuation orders have been fully lifted for all zones affected by the Palisades Fire. Please visit Genasys Protect to view your zone.DATE: February…
Powerful Winds Coming to Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
With a forecast for high winds and dry conditions creating high fire danger in the City of Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½, the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ has declared a citywide Red Flag Alert with temporary street parking restrictions in designated areas.This Red Flag Alert, and enforcement of special…
Data Requests for the Palisades Fire
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
Media Data and Records Requests:As we are currently responding to one of the most significant disasters in the history of the City of Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½, and our resources are fully focused on managing this unprecedented emergency, we ask for your patience.If you are requesting any information that is a…
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