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Playmobil Fire Dept and Tonka Fire Rescue Training Fire (7) by Tommy Fraustro

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t was time for the bi-annual training fire for Playmobil FD and Tonka Fire Rescue. Although these 2 dept's respond frequently with each other on mutual aid. They still take time to train with each other. They didn't burn this wood frame down yet, so they'll be able to get more training out of it before it's structurely unsafe.

Braintree MA - Firefighters battle 2 alarm house fire at 956 Liberty Street, 4/15/15. by Brian D'Amico

Braintree MA - Firefighters battle 2 alarm house fire at 956 Liberty Street, 4/15/15.

Quick Knockdown on Small Commercial Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

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At 10:09PM on March 28, 2020 the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the 100 block of E 84th Place to find a small, one story commercial building with fire showing. Firefighters achieved a quick knockdown, preventing the fire from extending. There were no injuries reported

LAFD Incident: 032820-1440

Fire Sprinklers Help Save Valley Glen Bakery by Los Angeles Fire Department

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VALLEY GLEN - It took three dozen Los Angeles Fire Department responders just 27 minutes to access, confine and fully extinguish a non-injury fire held in check by fire sprinklers within a one story bakery at 12630 Raymer Street, late March 10, 2023.

LAFD Incident 031023-1736

Major Emergency Blaze Consumes Building by Los Angeles Fire Department

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At 7:48PM on November 25, 2021 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 1820 E 48th Place in the Central-Alameda area. The address, site of a Greater Alarm fire two nights prior, included four large, adjoining buildings which housed multiple businesses. Heavy fire was showing from one building, already through the roof upon LAFD arrival.

Truck companies deployed ladder pipes and engine companies flowed wagon batteries while establishing large diameter hand lines. Forcible entry was required to open all the rolling steel doors and give firefighters access to the blaze from the exterior.

An entrenched battle continued through the night with 115 firefighters, under the command of Assistant Chief Kristina Kepner, working aggressively to defend the adjoining structures. Their efforts prevented the fire from extending and protected numerous businesses.

LAFD Arson and Counter-Terrorism Section had an open investigation into the cause of the fire at this address on November 23, 2021 and were on scene to conduct the cause investigation into this fire as well, which remains ongoing.

LAFD Incident: 112521-1480

North Hills House Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 5:20AM on January 27, 2021 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 16200 block of W Tupper St. Firefighters found fire showing from a one story, single family dwelling. A quick extinguishment (13 minutes) of the fire was done with no injuries reported.

LAFD Incident: 012721-0200

North Hills Commercial Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

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At 1:29PM on August 5, 2021 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 9400 block of N Sepulveda Bl in North Hills. Firefighters arrived to find a one story, metal clad commercial building with smoke showing. This was the site of a previous burn and ventilation holes were already in the roof, therefore crews initiated a defensive operation. 38 firefighters extinguished the fire in 27 minutes with no injuries reported.

LAFD Incident: 080521-0912

Fatality Fire in Broadway-Manchester by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 12:17AM on June 21, 2023 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at the 11300 block of S Main St in Broadway-Manchester.

The first arriving fire company found a 60' x 80' metal clad, commercial building well involved in fire. Firefighters initiated a defensive operation and extinguished the fire in 38 minutes.

While conducting the primary search, they located an adult male inside the building who was sadly beyond medical help and Firefighter/Paramedics determined him deceased on scene. LAPD and LAFD Arson Section responded for the investigation per protocol for a fatality

LAFD Incident 062123-0012

Fatality Fire in Broadway-Manchester by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 12:17AM on June 21, 2023 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at the 11300 block of S Main St in Broadway-Manchester.

The first arriving fire company found a 60' x 80' metal clad, commercial building well involved in fire. Firefighters initiated a defensive operation and extinguished the fire in 38 minutes.

While conducting the primary search, they located an adult male inside the building who was sadly beyond medical help and Firefighter/Paramedics determined him deceased on scene. LAPD and LAFD Arson Section responded for the investigation per protocol for a fatality

LAFD Incident 062123-0012

Reseda Fire Kills Occupant by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 6:53PM on July 7, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 7700 block of N Aura Av for a reported structure fire. 36 firefighters fully extinguished the fire in 14 minutes. Firefighters encountered excessive storage conditions inside which delayed access. Crews located and rescued one patient (65yo M) in grave condition and provided rapid transport with advanced life saving measures. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the hospital. LAFD Arson Section is actively investigating, per protocol for a fatality.

LAFD Incident: 070720-1261

Winnetka Apartment Destroyed by Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 12:20PM on December 22, 2021 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 20200 block of W Cantara St in Winnetka. The first arriving 50 firefighters took just 36 minutes in a well coordinated offensive fire attack to access, confine and fully extinguish flames within a single three-story residential unit of two occupied floors above a ground level garage. Firefighters quickly and safely evacuated a mobility impaired female resident from a unit adjacent to the fire. No civilian or responder injuries have been reported.

LAFD Incident 122221-0748

Quick Knockdown on Small Commercial Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

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At 10:09PM on March 28, 2020 the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the 100 block of E 84th Place to find a small, one story commercial building with fire showing. Firefighters achieved a quick knockdown, preventing the fire from extending. There were no injuries reported

LAFD Incident: 032820-1440

LAFD Prevents Burning Hillside Home from Sparking Brush Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

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TARZANA - At 6:24 PM on Monday, August 2, 2021, LAFD responded to the 19600 block of West Valdez Drive, where a two-story hillside home was engulfed in flames, with fire starting to ignite nearby brush. Firefighters began the attack in defensive mode (from the exterior only), and later transitioned to offensive (inside the structure) to finish tracking down all of the fire within. Ultimately, it took 57 LAFD firefighters 33 minutes to extinguish the flames and keep a larger brush fire from ignition. The family escaped unharmed, but four will be displaced. No reported injuries.

LAFD Incident: 080221-1355

Heavy Fire in Sherman Oaks Home by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 11:48PM on December 30, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 15000 block of W Weddington St for a reported structure fire. Firefighters found heavy fire showing from a one story, single family dwelling with two additional homes exposed to the flames. 26 firefighters safely extinguished the blaze in 32 minutes, defended the adjacent homes from damage.

LAFD Incident: 123020-1865

LAFD Extinguishes House Fire in Sun Valley by Los Angeles Fire Department

SUN VALLEY - Your Los Angeles Fire Department was summoned to 8730 N Bradley Avenue in Sun Valley at 11:53 P.M. on March 9, 2020, to find a one-story single family home with fire in the living space and extending into the attic. Thirty-one firefighters extinguished the fire in twenty minutes, keeping the fire from spreading to nearby homes, while avoiding arcing wires down in the street near a fire engine. There were no reported injuries. Cause and dollar loss TBD.

LAFD Incident 030920-1681

Commercial Fire in Chatsworth by Los Angeles Fire Department

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At 1:23PM on September 21, 2019 the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 9500 block of N Owensmouth Av in Chatsworth. A one story, industrial building (with six units) had fire showing from one unit. A closely coordinated roof ventilation and interior fire attack operation resulted in the stubborn fire being primarily contained to one unit. 39 firefighters fully extinguished the blaze in 29 minutes.

LAFD Incident: 092119-0735

LAFD Assists Alhambra Fire and Puts RS3 in Action by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 5:52PM on November 7, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded, mutual aid, to assist Alhambra Fire Department with a structure fire in a concrete building. Due to the scenario, the Incident Commander called for the RS3 Robotic Firefighting Vehicle which could enter into the below ground area to fight the fire while protecting firefighter safety.

LAFD Incident 110720-1042

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Studio City Blazes Destroys Home by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 3:40AM on March 13, 2020 the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 3700 block of N Eureka Drive. Firefighters found a large, one story home well involved in fire exposing two additional residences. After a battle spanning one hour and 18 minutes, the 52 firefighters on scene fully extinguished the fire. The two adjacent homes were defending from the fire extending, limiting it to some minor exterior damage to one home. Two firefighters were transported to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Due to the size of the building, LAFD Arson section responded to investigate the cause.

LAFD Incident 031320-0185

001A8526ES by Brian D'Amico

Braintree MA - Firefighters battled a 2 alarm fire at 91 Skyline Drive - 5/25/15

Overhaul Operations at South LA Structure Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

The first arriving 24 firefighers quickly extinguished a non-injury structure fire in the 7100 block of S Brynhurst Av in Hyde Park, South LA. The overhaul operations to ensure all hot spots were addressed and the roof cleaned up were captured by local photographer.

LAFD Incident: 010821-0251

Multiple Autos Burn Into Buildings by Los Angeles Fire Department

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At 4:48AM on April 23, 2020 the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported auto fire in the 1300 block of S 2nd Av in Arlington Heights. While resources were enroute, the incident was upgraded to a structure fire response. Firefighters arrived on scene to find at least nine autos and three garages/carports burning, spreading flames to two other buildings. It took 71 firefighters 53 minutes to extinguish the flames across the multiple garages/autos and both residential occupancies. There were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under active investigation

LAFD Incident 032320-0200

Panorama City Fire in Apartment Building by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 11:13AM on December 10, 2019 the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 8400 block N Willis Av in Panorama City. 35 firefighters achieved knockdown of fire on both first and second floors of a two story garden style apartment building in 15 mins. Crews conducted search on both floors and found no one requiring medical care. The person initially reported as a possible patient declined any medical care

LAFD Incident: 112019-0869

Sun Valley Fire Head to One Unit by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 9:41PM on March 31, 2021 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 12500 block of W Sheldon St in Sun Valley. 31 firefighters extinguished the fire in 21 minutes. There are three structures on the property and firefighters contained the fire to the unit of origin. A primary and secondary search were clear with no injuries reported.

LAFD Incident: 033121-1642

Hollywood Fire Stopped Quickly by Los Angeles Fire Department

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At 1:27PM on April 9, 2020 the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 5700 block of W Melrose Av in Hollywood. 75 firefighters took just 19 minutes to extinguish an exterior fire that extended to the walls and a portion of the 2nd floor and attic of a (well-secured and densely filled with storage) 1,832 square-foot 2 story craftsman-style home (built 1915) that had been converted to 1st floor commercial (plumbing supply) and 2nd floor office space. There were no injuries reported.

LAFD Incident 040920-0699

LAFD Firefighters Quickly Extinguish NoHo Garage Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

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NORTH HOLLYWOOD - The Los Angeles City Fire Department responded quickly on the afternoon of August 2, 2020, to a well involved garage fire at 6146 Hazelhurst Place. The first arriving firefighters had the non-injury fire extinguished in less than 15 minutes, before flames could damage nearby structures.

LAFD Incident: 080220-0972

LAFD Assists Alhambra Fire and Puts RS3 in Action by Los Angeles Fire Department

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At 5:52PM on November 7, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded, mutual aid, to assist Alhambra Fire Department with a structure fire in a concrete building. Due to the scenario, the Incident Commander called for the RS3 Robotic Firefighting Vehicle which could enter into the below ground area to fight the fire while protecting firefighter safety.

LAFD Incident 110720-1042

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LAFD Battles Flames in Tujunga Home by Los Angeles Fire Department

TUJUNGA - LAFD was summoned to 6461 West Valmont Street in Tujunga at 2:51 AM on Sunday, October 18, 2020, for a residential structure fire. Twenty-six firefighters engaged in battle, starting with a defensive attack from the exterior and transitioning to an offensive attack inside the structure, ultimately eliminating the flames in 33 minutes. There were no reported injuries.

LAFD Incident: 101820-0162

Major Emergency Blaze Consumes Building by Los Angeles Fire Department

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At 7:48PM on November 25, 2021 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 1820 E 48th Place in the Central-Alameda area. The address, site of a Greater Alarm fire two nights prior, included four large, adjoining buildings which housed multiple businesses. Heavy fire was showing from one building, already through the roof upon LAFD arrival.

Truck companies deployed ladder pipes and engine companies flowed wagon batteries while establishing large diameter hand lines. Forcible entry was required to open all the rolling steel doors and give firefighters access to the blaze from the exterior.

An entrenched battle continued through the night with 115 firefighters, under the command of Assistant Chief Kristina Kepner, working aggressively to defend the adjoining structures. Their efforts prevented the fire from extending and protected numerous businesses.

LAFD Arson and Counter-Terrorism Section had an open investigation into the cause of the fire at this address on November 23, 2021 and were on scene to conduct the cause investigation into this fire as well, which remains ongoing.

LAFD Incident: 112521-1480

LAFD Prevents Burning Hillside Home from Sparking Brush Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

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TARZANA - At 6:24 PM on Monday, August 2, 2021, LAFD responded to the 19600 block of West Valdez Drive, where a two-story hillside home was engulfed in flames, with fire starting to ignite nearby brush. Firefighters began the attack in defensive mode (from the exterior only), and later transitioned to offensive (inside the structure) to finish tracking down all of the fire within. Ultimately, it took 57 LAFD firefighters 33 minutes to extinguish the flames and keep a larger brush fire from ignition. The family escaped unharmed, but four will be displaced. No reported injuries.

LAFD Incident: 080221-1355

North Hollywood Commercial Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 9PM on August 27, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 12100 block of W Victory Bl in North Hollywood.63 firefighters took just 29 minutes to extinguish the flames in a three-story commercial building. The fire was burning on the first floor and into the elevator shaft, sending smoke throughout the building. Initial reports of a person trapped inside made the interior search a high priority. Thankfully, no patients were located inside the structure and no injuries were reported.

LAFD Incident: 082720-1403

Fireworks Starts Fire in Sylmar by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 7:40PM on July 4, 2023 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported vegetation fire in the 13500 block of W Borden St in Sylmar.

Firefighters arrived to find a fire burning in the yard of a single family dwelling. Crews quickly initiated a fire attack and extinguished the flames with no injuries reported.

The fire, started by the use of illegal fireworks, damaged a total of six vehicles and a tree.

LAFD Incident 070423-1378

Overnight Blaze in Mid-City by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 2:04AM, April 15, 2020, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1500 block of S Carmona Av. Firefighters arrived to find a vacant, one story single family dwelling with heavy fire showing. Firefighters extinguished the blaze in 16 minutes with no injuries reported.

LAFD Incident 041520-0092

101 W Marine View Dr by Todd Schlemmer

90? firefighters, a dozen + agencies converge on a roaring structure fire inside a recycling facility. Defensive ops, no casualties, good stop on adjacent occupancies.

Multiple Businesses Saved in Pacoima by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 9:08PM on March 29, 2022 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 13200 block of W Van Nuys Blvd in Pacoima. The first arriving fire company found a row of one story commercial units with fire showing through the roof and quickly requested additional resources.

With the bulk of the fire in one unit (2nd in from the end), the focus was to prevent the horizontal spread to adjoining businesses. The truck company went to the roof and placed themselves ahead of the fire to initiate a strip ventilation operation. Strip ventilation extends the entire width of the unit and creates a fire break which slows the fire's progress.

Meanwhile, an interior attack began but quickly encountered excessive storage conditions inside, hampering their progress. With the fire intensifying, the Incident Commander shifted strategies to a transitional attack, pulling all companies out of the building. Once officers confirmed all crews were out, large amounts of water were applied from the exterior, using both hand lines and wagon batteries (fixed appliance atop the fire engine). This tactic provides a brief 'break of the fire triangle' by cooling the environment which allows firefighters to resume an interior fire attack.

The bulk of the fire was at the rear (Charlie side) of the unit and while the preferred approach is to move from the 'uninvolved to the involved' portion of the building, the excessive storage conditions forced crews to make entry and conduct fire attack from the back.

Ultimately, over 70 firefighters, working under the command of Assistant Chief Corey Rose, extinguished the fire in 42 minutes with no injuries reported.

They contained the fire to the unit of origin (13289 Van Nuys Blvd, 3,400 sq ft unit built in 1955) with minimal damage to the adjoining business on the Alpha (southwest) side (13293 Van Nuys Blvd) and some damage to the roof members of the opposite adjoining unit (13287 Van Nuys Blvd). The rest of the businesses were defended from any fire damage.

Per protocol, LAFD Arson and Counter-Terrorism Section responded and it remains an active, open investigation.

LAFD Incident 032922-1556

LAFD Prevents Burning Hillside Home from Sparking Brush Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

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TARZANA - At 6:24 PM on Monday, August 2, 2021, LAFD responded to the 19600 block of West Valdez Drive, where a two-story hillside home was engulfed in flames, with fire starting to ignite nearby brush. Firefighters began the attack in defensive mode (from the exterior only), and later transitioned to offensive (inside the structure) to finish tracking down all of the fire within. Ultimately, it took 57 LAFD firefighters 33 minutes to extinguish the flames and keep a larger brush fire from ignition. The family escaped unharmed, but four will be displaced. No reported injuries.

LAFD Incident: 080221-1355

Heavy Fire in Sherman Oaks Home by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 11:48PM on December 30, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 15000 block of W Weddington St for a reported structure fire. Firefighters found heavy fire showing from a one story, single family dwelling with two additional homes exposed to the flames. 26 firefighters safely extinguished the blaze in 32 minutes, defended the adjacent homes from damage.

LAFD Incident: 123020-1865

Studio City Residential Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

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STUDIO CITY - At 2:44 PM on September 5, 2021, LAFD responded to the 4400 block of Kraft Avenue to find a single family home with fire through the roof of an attached storage room to the rear. Thirty-two firefighters extinguished the flames in 27 minutes. No reported injuries.

LAFD Incident 090521-0998

Overhaul Operations at South LA Structure Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

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The first arriving 24 firefighers quickly extinguished a non-injury structure fire in the 7100 block of S Brynhurst Av in Hyde Park, South LA. The overhaul operations to ensure all hot spots were addressed and the roof cleaned up were captured by local photographer.

LAFD Incident: 010821-0251

Over 30 Businesses Saved in Van Nuys by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 2:44PM on October 12, 2022 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 7056 N Van Nuys Blvd in Van Nuys. The first fire company arrived to find a one story, vacant commercial building (7,600 square feet built in 1957) well involved in fire.

After initially deploying an offensive fire attack, the incident commander quickly transitioned to a defensive operation due to the extent of fire involvement. As crews established hand lines, a collapse zone of 30’ was implemented at the front of the building due to concern about the stability of the façade. Approximately 20 minutes into the incident, an ‘Emergency Traffic’ radio alert was issued informing all on the fire ground of the full collapse of the façade. All firefighters were safely outside the collapse zone and continued their operation without delay.

The building to the North (on the Bravo side) abutted the fire building while there was a small separation with the building to the South (on the Delta side). Despite the close proximity of the two exposures and the heavy fire present, firefighters battled and succeeded in defending the structures from fire damage – saving over thirty businesses.

It was a long, extended operation due to the amount of fire and challenges in safely access all areas of the building. The RS3, Robotic Fire Fighting Vehicle was deployed to apply high volumes of water (master streams) more deeply into the building than was safely possible by firefighters. The combination of hand lines, ladder-pipes, RS3 and the team of over 85 firefighters, working under the command of Assistant Chief Corey Rose, fully extinguished the fire in over four hours.

One firefighter was transported to the hospital in fair condition with heat exhaustion. There were no other injuries reported.

Per protocol, LAFD Arson and Counter-Terrorism Section (ACTS) responded and is actively investigating the cause of the fire.

LAFD Incident 101222-1068

5-1-15 LACoFD Station 104 Apartment Structure Fire by John Kennedy

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LACoFD Santa Clarita Firefighters battle an apartment fire that was caused by an outside grass fire which ran a tree and extended into the structure.

Reseda Wind-Driven Vegetation and Structure Fires Threaten Homes by Los Angeles Fire Department

RESEDA - A wind-driven tree fire spread through several blocks burning structures and vegetation.

On Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 11:53 AM, LAFD responded to a structure fire at the 18000 block of Elkwood St. The fire appeared to have started in ornamental vegetation near Strathern St, then was fueled by wind and pushed several blocks to the south across Blythe, Arminta, Elkwood and Ingomar. A post-fire survey revealed that only two homes sustained minor fire damage, and four out buildings were damaged or destroyed. LAFD Firefighters were on scene just three minutes after being dispatched and acted quickly to prevent this situation from becoming much worse in the warm/windy conditions, with an attack that included water-dropping helicopters. It took 68 firefighters 49 minutes to extinguish all of the flames. There were no injuries. The fire is under investigation.

LAFD Incident: 011621-0707

LAFD Prevents Burning Hillside Home from Sparking Brush Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

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TARZANA - At 6:24 PM on Monday, August 2, 2021, LAFD responded to the 19600 block of West Valdez Drive, where a two-story hillside home was engulfed in flames, with fire starting to ignite nearby brush. Firefighters began the attack in defensive mode (from the exterior only), and later transitioned to offensive (inside the structure) to finish tracking down all of the fire within. Ultimately, it took 57 LAFD firefighters 33 minutes to extinguish the flames and keep a larger brush fire from ignition. The family escaped unharmed, but four will be displaced. No reported injuries.

LAFD Incident: 080221-1355

LAFD Prevents Burning Hillside Home from Sparking Brush Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

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TARZANA - At 6:24 PM on Monday, August 2, 2021, LAFD responded to the 19600 block of West Valdez Drive, where a two-story hillside home was engulfed in flames, with fire starting to ignite nearby brush. Firefighters began the attack in defensive mode (from the exterior only), and later transitioned to offensive (inside the structure) to finish tracking down all of the fire within. Ultimately, it took 57 LAFD firefighters 33 minutes to extinguish the flames and keep a larger brush fire from ignition. The family escaped unharmed, but four will be displaced. No reported injuries.

LAFD Incident: 080221-1355

North Hollywood Commercial Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 9PM on August 27, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 12100 block of W Victory Bl in North Hollywood.63 firefighters took just 29 minutes to extinguish the flames in a three-story commercial building. The fire was burning on the first floor and into the elevator shaft, sending smoke throughout the building. Initial reports of a person trapped inside made the interior search a high priority. Thankfully, no patients were located inside the structure and no injuries were reported.

LAFD Incident: 082720-1403

Brush Fire Prevented in Shadow Hills by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 7:58PM on March 23, 2021 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported brush fire in the 8600 block of W La Tuna Canyon Road. Firefighters arrived to find a two-story, ascending hillside home well involved in fire, surrounded by brush. 61 firefighters battled for an hour and successfully prevented the blaze from progressing into a brush fire while fully extinguishing the structure.

LAFD Incident: 031021-0018

Brush Fire Prevented in Shadow Hills by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 7:58PM on March 23, 2021 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported brush fire in the 8600 block of W La Tuna Canyon Road. Firefighters arrived to find a two-story, ascending hillside home well involved in fire, surrounded by brush. 61 firefighters battled for an hour and successfully prevented the blaze from progressing into a brush fire while fully extinguishing the structure.

LAFD Incident: 031021-0018

Multiple Businesses Saved in Woodland Hills by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 5:26PM on June 14, 2019 the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 20934 W Victory Blvd in Woodland Hills. Firefighters arrived to find a large (16,544 sq ft), one story row of commercials with fire showing from the end unit. The truck company went to the roof as fire attack intiated their entry through the front. An additional company went around to the back of the structure to evaluate possible access points. While roof division began cutting ventilation holes, fire attack reported difficulty in locating the seat of the fire. Firefighters continued pushing into the unit but the intense heat prevented their advance before reaching the (still not located) fire. With fire in the building's common attic, it became an untenable position for interior fire attack. Incident Commander, Assistant Chief Corey Rose, made the call to transition to a defensive operation. The companies at the back of the structure were able to open up a rolling steel door and using large diameter handlines, hit the fire from the outside.

Once the bulk of the flames abated, the incident reverted to an offensive operation and firefighters moved inside to pull ceiling and ensure no extension through the attic. Official 'knockdown' was achieved by 106 firefighters at the 49 minute mark. Their diligent efforts stopped this fire from moving across businesses and leaving a trail of destruction. The business adjacent to the fire unit suffered water/smoke damage and the two additional units only sustained smoke damage.

Paramedics evaluated one civilian patient who declined LAFD transport. Two firefighters were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. LAFD Arson responded and this remains an active investigation with cause and dollar loss to be determined.

Photo Use Permitted via Creative Commons - Credit: LAFD Photo | Cody Weireter

LAFD Incident: 061419-1138

Live Burn 2014 by -IJSC-

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La Ronge Regional Fire/Rescue Service

LAFD Assistings LACoFD at Pallet Yard Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

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On the evening of October 30, 2019 the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the 9400 block of S Alameda St to provide assistance to Los Angeles County Fire Department in handling a large pallet yard fire. The fire expanded over half a city block.

LAFD Incident: 103019-1491

LAFD Saves More Than 30 Businesses From Van Nuys Blaze by Los Angeles Fire Department

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VAN NUYS - At 2:44PM on October 12, 2022 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 7056 Van Nuys Boulevard. The first fire company arrived to find a one story, vacant commercial building (7,600 square feet built in 1957) well involved in fire.

After initially deploying an offensive fire attack, the incident commander quickly transitioned to a defensive operation due to the extent of fire involvement. As crews established hand lines, a collapse zone of 30’ was implemented at the front of the building due to concern about the stability of the façade. Approximately 20 minutes into the incident, an ‘Emergency Traffic’ radio alert was issued informing all on the fire ground of the full collapse of the façade. All firefighters were safely outside the collapse zone and continued their operation without delay.

The building to the north abutted the fire building while there was a small separation with the building to the south. Despite the close proximity of the two exposures and the heavy fire present, firefighters battled and succeeded in defending the structures from fire damage – saving over thirty businesses.

It was a long, extended operation due to the amount of fire and challenges in safely access all areas of the building. The RS3, Robotic Fire Fighting Vehicle was deployed to apply high volumes of water (master streams) more deeply into the building than was safely possible by firefighters. The combination of hand lines, ladder-pipes, RS3 and the team of over 85 firefighters, working under the command of Assistant Chief Corey Rose, fully extinguished the fire in over four hours.

One firefighter was transported to the hospital in fair condition with heat exhaustion. There were no other injuries reported.

Per protocol, LAFD Arson and Counter-Terrorism Section (ACTS) responded and is actively investigating the cause of the fire.

LAFD Incident 101222-1068

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