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Man and Woman Hospitalized, Two Dogs Rescued from Winnetka Fire
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
WINNETKA - A man and woman were hospitalized and two dogs injured, when fire erupted in a west San Fernando Valley home Wednesday morning. The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ was summoned at 9:59 AM on October 22, 2014 to 8219 Quartz Avenue in Winnetka, where firefighters arrived quickly to find a small one-story…
Fire Damages Boyle Heights Metal Firm
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
BOYLE HEIGHTS - The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ battled a greater alarm fire at a Boyle Heights business early Sunday morning. Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Police Officers on patrol first noticed the blaze at 1459 South Lorena Street at 2:40 AM on October 19, 2014. They summoned firefighters, who arrived quickly to find fire…
LAFD Examines Ill Passenger at LAX; Not at Risk for Ebola
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
LOS ANGELES - The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ (LAFD) responded to Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ International Airport (LAX) at 1:28 PM for a reported ill patient aboard an inbound flight. The patient exhibited symptoms that could possibly require transport to a local hospital and having been questioned by aircraft…
LAFD Battles Stubborn Canoga Park Greater Alarm Structure Fire
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
CANOGA PARK – The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ (LAFD) battled a stubborn Greater Alarm Structure fire in the early morning of October 4, 2014. Just before 3:00 AM firefighters responded to 7000 Topanga Canyon Blvd to find a one-story vacant commercial building with fire through the roof. After…
LAFD Battles Wharf Fire at the Port of LA
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
WILMINGTON - A stubborn wharf fire caused a brief evacuation of Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Port employees and closure of several shipping terminals on Monday evening. As the incident ensued, pervasive odor over a widespread area caused a brief impact on local schools, though no injuries were reported. The Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Fire…
Fire Safety Day
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
HOLLYWOOD - Enjoy Fire Safety Day for the entire family! Join us on September 20, 2014 from 11 AM to 3 PM at the LAFD Hollywood Museum. Learn how to make a family escape plan. Learn about a safe meeting place. Learn how to keep your pets safe. Learn "hands only" CPR. There's free stuff too:…
LAFD Crews Respond to 'King' Wildfire in El Dorado County
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - Pursuant to a Mutual Aid directive, the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ has reassigned one Strike Team of firefighters: Strike Team 1001, comprised of... • LAFD Engine 10 - from Downtown • LAFD Engine 27 - from Hollywood • LAFD Engine 60 - from North Hollywood • LAFD Engine 61 - from Fairfax District…
14 Things You Should Do When an Emergency Vehicle Approaches
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
When you're driving in California, and an emergency vehicle approaches with warning lights and siren activated,   You Should: • Slow down. • Avoid abrupt maneuvers. • Quickly signal your intention. • Calmly and safely yield to your RIGHT. • Promptly come to a *full and complete STOP*…
LAFD Responds to 'Boles' Wildfire in Siskiyou County
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - Pursuant to a Mutual Aid Request, the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ has assigned one Strike Team of firefighters: Strike Team 1001, comprised of... • LAFD Engine 10 - from Downtown • LAFD Engine 27 - from Hollywood • LAFD Engine 60 - from North Hollywood • LAFD Engine 61 - from Fairfax District •…
LAFD Battles North Hollywood Attic Fire in Scorching Summer Heat
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
NORTH HOLLYWOOD - Scores of Los ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Firefighters worked tirelessly in searing late summer heat to quench flames in an apartment building Sunday afternoon. The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ was summoned at 1:50 PM on September 14, 2014 to 11560 Friar Street in North Hollywood, where firefighters arrived quickly to…
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