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Head On Collision Kills Two
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
NORTH HILLS - Head on collision involving two vehicles killed two men in their 20s. At 2:50 AM on 9 August, 2015 the LAFD responded to a reported traffic accident at 8300 N Haskell Av.  Firefighters found two vehicles with extensive damage and five patients, all men in their 20s.  …
Freeway Landscape Fire Consumes 1.5 Acres in Porter Ranch
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
PORTER RANCH - Firefighters prevented flames from reaching homes in the north San Fernando Valley Tuesday afternoon, when a swath of fire erupted in freeway adjacent landscape. The Los Angeles Fire Department was summoned at 2:46 PM on August 4, 2015 to the westbound lanes of the Ronald…
Firefighters Keep Sherman Oaks Brush Fire to Just Two-Acres
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
SHERMAN OAKS - Firefighters were able to keep a Sherman Oaks brush fire to just two-acres Friday thanks to quick action, precise water drops, and residents who maintained proper brush clearance around their homes.Just before 4:30 PM on July 31, 2015, the LAFD received multiple 911 calls for a Brush Fire near the…
LAFD Dedicates Helispot to Late Chief Pilot and Announces Seasonal Water-Dropping Helicopter
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Chief Ralph Terrazas will join Councilmember Mitchell Englander to dedicate a West Hills helicopter landing area in honor of late LAFD Chief Pilot Glenn V. Smith, who passed away in 2011 after a battle with cancer. Smith was twice awarded the LAFD’s…
LAFD Handles Major Emergency Commercial Fire
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
GLASSELL PARK - Over 127 Los Angeles Firefighters battled a Major Emergency commercial fire for 55 minutes before gaining a knockdown and preventing the spread to exposed buildings. At 12:32 AM, the LAFD responded to a reported structure fire at 2529 N San Fernando Road in Glassell Park.  First arriving…
The Dalmatian Nation Comes to Hollywood
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
HOLLYWOOD - LAFD Fire Station 27 was honored to be selected as the site for the 24th “R. Hero” in the Dalmatian Nation.On 24 July, 2015 Councilmember David Ryu and Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell  joined LAFD Operations West Bureau Deputy Chief Joseph Castro and the members of Fire Station 27 in the…
Kitchen Fire Put Out by Sprinklers But Leaves Man in Critical Condition
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
HIGHLAND PARK - Although sprinklers prevented the fire from spreading and extinguished it prior to the arrival of Los Angeles Firefighters, one man was left in critical condition. At 6:48 PM on 23 July, 2015, LAFD responded to a reported structure fire at 5000 E Echo St in Highland Park. Firefighters…
Join LAFD & LAPD in West Bureau 5K Walk
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
PLAYA VISTA - Come join your local firefighters and police officers in a fun filled morning of calisthenics, physical fitness and group exercise, followed by a fun and educational walk through Playa Vista and to learn about the restored wetlands. This is a great chance to workout and…
Arkansas Firefighters Caught in Backdraft While Battling House Blaze
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
A Backdraft caught on tape. A family watches their house explode but they were safe. They got out & STAYED OUT. Fortunately our friends at the Texarkana ‪Fire Department‬ were safe too. ABC US News | World News ‪Los Angeles‬ ‎firefighters‬ have recently experienced…
LAFD Works to Save Church from Brush Fire #FletcherFire
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
GLASSELL PARK - LAFD fought intense two hour battle to save The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 3845 Fletcher Dr.  At 2:38 p.m. on July 7, 2015, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported brush fire along the SB 2 Freeway at Verdugo Road.  Embers from the brush…
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