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Armed Suspect at Chatsworth Structure Fire
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
CHATSWORTH - Firefighters readied for fire attack on a well involved Chatsworth home while Los Angeles Police Department took an armed suspect into custody. At 1:57PM on December 1, 2023 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 9600 block of N Laramie Ave in…
Firefighters Prevent Blaze from Consuming Neighborhood
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
EAST HOLLYWOOD - With winds blowing, a fully involved dwelling under construction threatened to consume homes surrounding it on three sides. At 5:45AM on December 1, 2023 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1100 block of N Berendo St in East Hollywood. Firefighters…
Downtown Structure Fire with Partial Floor Collapse
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - While engaged in fire attack on the 2nd floor, two firefighters 'rode' a partial floor collapse down onto the 1st floor and thankfully did not sustain any serious injuries. At 1:00AM on December 1, 2023 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1000 block…
Massive Blaze Destroys Homes and Sends Two to Hospital
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
CENTRAL-ALAMEDA - An early morning fire ignited a building under construction, creating a massive blaze which sent two people to the hospital.  At 3:25AM on November 28, 2023 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported rubbish fire in the 1500 block of E Vernon Ave. Within two minutes, as…
Firefighters Stress Cooking Safety This Thanksgiving
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
LOS ANGELES - Did you know? One day of the year has 3 to 4 times more fires than any other day: Thanksgiving. Los Angeles Firefighters understand the kitchen is the heart of the home, especially at Thanksgiving. That's why we are stressing the importance of kitchen safety, especially…
LAFD Foundation Presents VALOR Awards 2023
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation's annual VALOR Awards Ceremony honored outstanding service above and beyond the call of duty. Ceremony Welcome Starts at 30.00 - Main Presentations Begin at 1.34.34 Event Photo Album VALOR 2023 was held on November 13, 2023…
Storage Yard Blaze in Downtown Los Angeles
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
UPDATE: November 28, 2023 The Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) released the results of a windshield survey, today, of specific fire hazards at freeway underpasses, following a massive blaze on November 11, 2023, in the 1700 block of East 14th Street in Downtown Los…
Chemical Spill at LA Live
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - Over 60 firefighters worked together to evaluate 33 patients while investigating and containing the spill of an unknown chemical at LA Live. At 11:58AM on November 10, 2023 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 1100 block of LA Live Way for a reported chemical spill.  The…
LAFD Captain Recognized for Off-Duty Actions That Helped Save A Boy's Life
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles City Fire Commission recognized LAFD Captain Jason Jamal for springing into action, while off duty, to lift a car off of a teenage boy, allowing first-arriving Paramedics to quickly perform life-saving measures. On August 5, 2022, Los Angeles City Fire Captain Jason Jamal was off…
Are You Ready for the Next Los Angeles Wildfire?
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - There is no reason to be unprepared for a wildfire, and your Los Angeles Fire Department, Los Angeles Police Department, Emergency Management Department and MySafe:LA are here to show you how. vídeo en español While we've been fortunate to not have a significant brush fire in Los Angeles…
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