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Los Angeles Firefighters Battle Downtown Greater Alarm Fire
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
In the early morning hours on February 6, 2016, approximately 100 firefighters battled a dangerous downtown structure fire. At 1:00 AM, firefighters responded to 1138 Los Angeles Street to find a one-story pre-1933 commercial building, 50' x 100', with smoke showing. Firefighters forced entry…
LAFD Week in Review 2.5.16
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
A week touched by tragedy and a greater alarm fire finished with joy as we rode an emotional roller coaster that showed the best of what your #LAFD has to offer. What was your favorite moment from this week? Read the Week in Review and leave us a response! Graduation day as 45 recruits joined…
West Hills Fire Takes Two Lives
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - Tragedy struck in West Hills today when two people died in a converted garage fire.At 10:04AM on February 3, 2016, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 22500 W Vanowen St.  With smoke visible behind the house, firefighters made their way around to find a…
Los Angeles Firefighters Battle Major Emergency Fire in Glassell Park
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
In the early morning of February 1st, 2016, marking the 130 year anniversary of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), scores of firefighters battled a massive blaze fueled by wind that extended into nearby structures.At 5:18 AM, two employees notified 9-1-1 that there was a fire at 3019 N Fierro…
LAFD Week in Review 1.29.16
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
This week, your LAFD responded to 8,904 calls and took 4,277 people to the hospital. We have a few of those stories in this week's Week in Review.  Plus, we preview this weekend's LAFD 1st recruitment expo. If you've ever been interested in seeing what it's like to be part of the Los Angeles…
Aggressive Firefighting Saves Commercial Building
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - A cabinetry business sustained heavy damage but agressive firefighting prevented complete destruction of a commercial building during a late night fire in the Harbor Gateway area.At 11:57PM on January 27, 2016 the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 1647 W…
LAFD Week in Review for January 22, 2016
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - From a truly 'jolting' reminder - to a beautiful finish, with some amazing moments in-between, that included your LAFD Paramedics on bicycles, and a potentially dangerous emergency at the L.A. Zoo.All that and more, in just 60 seconds, as we give you a Firefighter's view at the week that was:…
Late Night Strip Mall Fire Destroys Several Businesses
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - A late night fire destroyed multiple businesses in a Boyle Heights strip mall but fortunately, no one was injured.At 1:47AM on January 22, 2016 the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 2191 E Whittier Blvd.  The first unit on scene saw smoke at the back of a…
Zoo Worker Rescued From Gorilla Habitat
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - Performing technical rescue operations is the speciality of six Urban Search and Rescue task forces in the Los Angeles Fire Department.  Today, they put those skills to work safely extricating an employee at the LA Zoo after he fell approximately 20 feet in a gorilla habitat.At 7:35AM on…
Fire Rips Through South LA Home, Displacing 7; LAFD Provides SAVE Card
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
SOUTH LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Firefighters battled a fast moving fire that caused significant damage to a South Los Angeles home and displaced a family of seven.At 10:09 AM on January 17, 2016, the LAFD responded to a Structure Fire at 637 E 115th Street. Firefighters arrived on-scene to find a one-story 1,215…
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