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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…
LAFD Provides Sandbags for Homeowners
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - To help City of Los Angeles residents prepare for rainstorm needs, the Los Angeles Fire Department provides free ready-to-fill sandbags year-round at ALL Neighborhood Fire Stations, with sand also available for free at select locations, as seasonal conditions warrant. Local soil can also be used to…
Palisades Fire
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
MAP LINK:: CLICK FOR MAP WITH SEARCH BAR DATE: February 13, 2025, 2025TIME: 7:00AMEVACUATION ORDERS for specific addresses and EVACUATION WARNINGS for several areas ARE NOW IN EFFECT from 7am today (2/13/2025) until 2pm tomorrow (2/14/2025),…
Powerful Winds Coming to Los Angeles
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
With a forecast for high winds and dry conditions creating high fire danger in the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Fire Department 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 Angeles, 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…
Wildfire Donations: Your Generosity is Inspiring
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
First and foremost, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generosity and unwavering support. Your donations have made a significant difference in helping us fight these multiple fires affecting our communities.While the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Fire Department are more…
HURST FIRE
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
HURST FIRE UPDATE:DATE: 10 JanuaryTIME: 3:55PMEVACUATION ORDER: All evacuation orders were LIFTED as of 9 JanuarySTATUS: 771 acres (adjusted down after formal mapping) with 70% containmentThis incident is now…
ARCHER FIRE
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
ARCHER FIRE EVACUATION ORDER:Immediate Mandatory Evacuation Order for Archer Fire: East: Balboa x Int 5 West: Tampa South: Sesnon North: Sunshine Canyon Road
KENNETH FIRE
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
KENNETH FIREDATE: 9 JanuaryTIME: 3:15PMSTATUS: Initial report of 50 acres burning southThe incident is in Unified Command with LAFD, LA County Fire and Ventura County FireEVACUATION ORDERS:MANDATORY…
SUNSET FIRE
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
UPDATE: 9 January  7:30AMSUNSET FIRE: All evacuation orders are LIFTED and residents may return.SIZE: 46 acres. UPDATE: 8 January  11:50PMSUNSET FIRE: AREA CLOSED TO ALL RESIDENTS…
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