Alerts

Structure Fire - Now Out 10/10/2025 INC#1079

Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#1079; 02:25PM; 5922 E Echo St; https://bit.ly/4q57xOj; Highland Park; Garage in the rear of this property fully involved and impinging on a neighboring (west) property's garage upon fire department arrival. Firefighters made access to all sides of the primary structure, prioritizing exposure protection. Residents stated everyone was accounted for and the involved structure was not used as a dwelling -- no injuries reported. Firefighters remain on scene for overhaul -- LADWP requested for wires down. Cause unknown; no further updates anticipated.; FS 12; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 1; BC1 BC2 E1 E12 E201 E212 E44 E47 E55 EM1 RA47 RA55 T1 T12; CH9; 13; Lyndsey Lantz

Structure Fire - Now Out 10/09/2025 INC#1310

Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#1310; 04:36PM; 826 W 104th St; https://bit.ly/4q8G3aE; Vermont Vista; One-story detached garage, well-involved upon fire department arrival -- no other structures threatened. Knockdown declared in 12 minutes with 27 firefighters working on scene. No injuries reported. Specific cause is currently unknown -- companies remain on scene for overhaul of fire damage. ; FS 64; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC11 BC13 E233 E264 E33 E46 E57 E64 EM13 RA257 RA264 RA864 T33 T64; CH9; 15; Lyndsey Lantz

LAFD Releases January 2025 Palisades Fire After-Action Review Report 10/08/2025

LAFD Releases January 2025 Palisades Fire After-Action Review Report; 04:21PM; Following this morning’s announcement, the Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) released its After-Action Review Report (AARR) on the Palisades Fire. The goal of the report is to identify lessons learned from the first 36 hours of response to enhance preparedness and response for future wildfires. A full statement from Interim Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva, the After-Action Review Report, and an accompanying fact sheet can be found at LAFD.ORG/NEWS; Lyndsey Lantz

January 2025 Palisades Fire Suspect Arrest Statement 10/08/2025

January 2025 Palisades Fire Suspect Arrest Statement; 10:00AM; Today, the United States Department of Justice announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with the Palisades Fire that took place in January 2025. Full statement at LAFD.ORG/NEWS ; Lyndsey Lantz

Structure Fire - NOW OUT 10/07/2025 INC#1270

Structure Fire - NOW OUT; INC#1270; 05:11PM; 8500 S Vermont Av; https://bit.ly/4mVRSy3; Vermont Knolls; NOW OUT: 34 firefighters located and extinguished fire (22 minutes) in one unit of a seven-story residential apartment building. The fire involved an electric scooter with a lithium-ion battery which was being held in check by fire sprinklers. Two patients (10yo F, 7yo F) were brought out by firefighters and are being transported with non-life threatening injuries. LAFD Hazardous Materials squad is responding per protocol for a lithium-ion battery fire. ; FS 57; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC13 BC4 E233 E264 E33 E57 E64 E66 EM13 RA57 RA857 T33 T64; CH9; 15; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN - FATALITY Structure Fire - FATALITY 10/07/2025 INC#0938

KNOCKDOWN - FATALITY Structure Fire - FATALITY; INC#0938; 02:10PM; 2353 S Portland St; https://bit.ly/4h8PNh2; University Park; KNOCKDOWN: 47 firefighters quickly located and extinguished fire in one unit on the 2nd floor of a (mixed) three-story apartment building (updated from two-story). While conducting a primary search during their fire attack, firefighters located a victim in the involved unit. Unfortunately, the individual was beyond medical help and determined dead on scene. LAFD Arson is responding for the cause investigation per protocol for a fatality fire. Victim identification and cause of death will be determined by the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner. LAFD PIO Captain Adam VanGerpen is responding to the scene for media availability.; FS 15; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 1; BC11 BC13 E13 E14 E15 E210 E215 E26 E46 EM11 HM21 RA15 RA26 RA810 T10 T15; CH9; 13; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 10/07/2025 INC#0938

Structure Fire; INC#0938; 01:51PM; 2353 S Portland St; https://bit.ly/4h8PNh2; University Park; Preliminary Report: Two-story apartment (over parking) building with smoke showing from the 2nd floor. Firefighters are in the offensive mode.; FS 15; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 1; BC11 BC13 E13 E14 E210 E215 E26 E46 EM11 HM21 RA15 RA810 T10 T15; CH9; 13; Margaret Stewart

Update Chemical Investigation 10/06/2025 INC#0481

Update Chemical Investigation; INC#0481; 12:40PM; 1600 N Vine St; https://bit.ly/3rPj2zO; Hollywood; After a thorough investigation by both LAPD and LAFD, the liquid inside the bottles was identified as a type of resin/polymer and was determined not to be a hazard. The materials were removed and any affected businesses / areas are reopened. There were no reported medical complaints. No further details. LAPD Inc# 1292; FS 27; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 13; BC5 E27 HM21 JT2 JT3 JT5 RA27; CH7; 13; Margaret Stewart

Chemical Investigation 10/06/2025 INC#0481

Chemical Investigation; INC#0481; 08:46AM; 1600 N Vine St; https://bit.ly/3rPj2zO; Hollywood; LAFD and LAPD resources are on scene for a chemical investigation of two, one-gallon bottles of an unknown liquid taped to the front doors of a bank. There are no reported medical complaints and it is a static situation. This will likely be an extended duration operation to safely identify and properly disposed of the liquid.; FS 27; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 13; BC5 E27 HM21 JT2 JT3 JT5 RA27; CH7; 13; Margaret Stewart

Traffic - Physical Rescue 10/04/2025 INC#1525

Traffic - Physical Rescue; INC#1525; 08:41PM; 2120 S Bundy Dr; https://bit.ly/4gYU3Q0; Sawtelle; Firefighters quickly extricated and transported a patient trapped under a Jeep, resulting from an auto vs pedestrian. The age and condition of the male patient is unknown at this time. Media questions are referred to LAPD Inc# 3976; FS 59; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 11; E19 E292 RA19 RA92 T92; CH4; 12; Margaret Stewart