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LAFD Stomps 6-Acre Brush Fire in Elysian Park
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
- Elysian Park - Approximately 100 Los Angeles firefighters extinguished a brush fire that burned a little over 6 acres in Elysian Park, north of downtown L.A., on Thursday. At 11:45 AM on September 22, 2016, LAFD responded to a Brush Fire on Elysian Park Drive just north of Dodger Stadium. LAFD…
LAFD Week in Review 9.16.16
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
- This week, your LAFD responded to 9,081 incidents and transported 4,248 people to the hospital. Also, this happened. Click here to read the story. Photo: Harry Garvin Photo by Harry Garvin
Flames Consume Downtown L.A. Smoking Supply Firm
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - It took scores of Los Angeles Firefighters more than two hours Monday night, to extinguish flames in a central city business just south of Little Tokyo.   The Los Angeles Fire Department was summoned at 8:10 PM on September 12, 2016 to 330 East 3rd Street in the Toy District of downtown Los…
LAFD Week in Review 8.26.16
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
- What was life like for LAFD recruits at Drill Tower 40 this week? Find out and see what else happened this week in your LAFD Week in Review.
LAFD Week in Review 8.12.16
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
- Of the 9,047 incidents this week, how many involved a crane? Find out in this week's Week in Review.
Historic Pico-Union Homes Ravaged By Fire
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - Three historic Pico-Union homes were heavily damaged when fire ravaged the Craftsman style structures but all residents escaped uninjured. At 4:45PM on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 1244 S Bonnie Brae St.  Immediately…
LAFD Week in Review for 8.5.16
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - Each week offers 168 hours of challenge for the men and women of your Los Angeles Fire Department, who on average, respond to an incident somewhere in the City every _______ seconds. FInd the surprising answer to that question, and bear witness to acts of compassion and courage, in this week's…
LAFD Week in Review 7.29.16
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
- The Sand Fire consumed much of our attention and quite a few resources in a week that also included major emergency fires and a few saves. Spend five minutes, see some of the best photos from around L.A. this week in the LAFD Week in Review for 7.29.16.        …
Firefighters Save Multiple Buildings at Downtown Pallet Yard Fire
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - A tremendous battle by over 180 Los Angeles Firefighters saved multiple commercial buildings endangered by a fully involved pallet yard fire in Downtown Los Angeles. At 6:47PM on 23 July, 2016, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 748 S Ceres Av.  The…
LAFD Week in Review 7.22.16
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
- How was your week? Ours? Oh, a little busy. Why? We'll let the Week in Review tell you alllll about it. An 18-acre brush fire sparks in the Hollywood Hills. Story here.
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