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Major Emergency Structure Fire in North Hills by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 5:43PM on January 13, 2026 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire in the 15200 block of W Parthenia St in North Hills. The first arriving units encountered a two-story, boarded-up commercial building with heavy fire showing, exposing a large adjacent apartment building. Four additional task forces were requested and the incident upgraded to a Major Emergency structure fire.

Due to the volume of fire and compromised floors within the building, Incident Commander, Battalion Chief Scott Hilton, directed a defensive operation on the fire unit and an offensive operation to defend the exposed, four-story apartment building.

Crews deployed ladder pipes and master streams to contain the blaze. Access to the seat of the fire was restricted until a roof collapse allowed water streams to reach the interior. Simultaneously, firefighters conducted a floor-by-floor sweep of the apartment building to assist those self-evacuating and investigate for any fire extension.

Firefighter/paramedics evaluated three patients, two adult females were transported to a local hospital in fair condition for medical complaints. The 3rd adult female patient declined LAFD transport. While the apartment building did not have significant structural damage, three (of the 41) units were yellow-tagged and required the displacement of six adults, 21 children and six pet turtles. The Los Angeles Department of Transportation provided DASH buses for temporary shelter, while the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) and the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region responded to assist with food and immediate relocation needs.

The bulk of the fire was extinguished in just under two hours. The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety is expected to red-tag the commercial structure as unsafe for occupancy. LAFD crews will remain on fire watch throughout the night, with LAFD Heavy Equipment Operators scheduled to being potential demolition tomorrow morning.

Per protocol for a Major Emergency Structure Fire, LAFD Arson and Counter-Terrorism Section (ACTS) is investigating the cause of the fire.

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

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Rubbish Fire Spreads to Pacoima Pallet Yard by Los Angeles Fire Department

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PACOIMA - At 2:23 PM on Sunday, August 1, 2021, on the 11000 block of North Sutter Avenue, LAFD responded to a rubbish fire that extended to a pallet yard, threatening nearby commercial buildings. Firefighters had the train tracks shut down and quickly doused the pallet yard fire, extinguishing the flames in 31 minutes and skillfully protecting the nearby structures. There were no reported injuries and no extension into the nearby buildings. The cause is under investigation.

LAFD Incident: 080121-0822

Panorama City Fire Stopped by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 2:26AM on July 12, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 9800 block of N Vesper Av in Panorama City. Firefighters arrived to find a two story apartment building with fire showing from at least one unit. 90 firefighters extinguished the fire in 37 minutes with the fire primarily contained to the unit of origin but with some extension to two additional units. No injuries were reported.

LAFD Incident 071220-0144

Chicken house fire in Delmar by LeafsHockeyFan

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Chicken house fire on Delmar Road in 74’s due. Delmar, Laurel, Hebron and SCEMS were on the initial dispatch. Command then requested a Tanker Task Force which brought additional units from Parsonsburg, Gumboro, Mardela Springs, Sharptown, Blades and Seaford.

Salisbury Truck 1 and Parsonsburg Tanker 608 provided coverage at Delmar fire station during the incident.

Hillcrest Incident by Zack Warburg

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Shortly after 5:00 units from Santa Barbara City and County Fire responded to a reported structure fire on Hillcrest Rd. Upon arrival Engine 7 found a fire that had extended into the walls around the chimney.

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BBQ Blaze Severely Injures Northridge Woman by Los Angeles Fire Department

NORTHRIDGE - A woman sustained painful second-degree burns on July 8, 2020, when flames from a front yard barbecue extended to injure her and significantly damage a one story home at 8946 Wilbur Avenue. Thirty-nine City of Los Angeles firefighters extinguished the flames in just 21 minutes.

LAFD Incident: 070820-1351

Residential Fire Damages Three Structures by Los Angeles Fire Department

CANOGA PARK - At 2:49 PM on March 16, 2022, Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a structure fire on the 7300 block of North Loma Verde Avenue. Firefighters found heavy fire coming from a one-story single-family home, which had spread to one neighboring home (and minor damage to a detached garage). The incident commander requested additional units and divided the fire ground crews into groups to attack all burning structures simultaneously. Ultimately, it took 39 firefighters 31 minutes to eliminate all threat of fire in the area. Although there were no injuries, sadly, one family canine perished in the blaze. Fire cause under investigation.

LAFD Incident: 031622-1016

Granada Hills Fire Kills One, Destroys Home by Los Angeles Fire Department

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GRANADA HILLS - Just after 5 a.m. on September 28, 2019, firefighters found a one-story home engulfed in flames on the 10400 block of Densmore Ave. Excessive storage conditions inside and out impeded efforts to quickly access the burning structure. It took 72 firefighters 50 minutes to extinguish the blaze. Firefighters combed through the excessive storage conditions inside the destroyed structure after the flames were extinguished and discovered one deceased occupant (73-year-old female). Mayor's Crisis Response Team and Red Cross responded for on scene support.

LAFD Incident: 092819-0256

Multiple Businesses Saved in Downtown LA by Los Angeles Fire Department

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At 5:35PM, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1400 block of South Long Beach Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles. With fire showing through the roof of a one story commercial building (doing business as I-Catcher Graphics), the responding companies immediately entered a defensive mode and requested additional resources.

Within minutes, the rear portion of the roof collapsed and an emergency traffic radio transmission warned of 'wires down', creating additional hazards to negotiate. With adjoining businesses on three sides of the fire building, firefighters focused both on extinguishing the blaze and defending the exposed structures. Crews deployed heavy streams through appliances (portable monitor and ladder pipes) and large diameter hand lines. Firefighters on the ground applied copious amounts of water through the front while additional firefighters positioned on the roof tops of the uninvolved, exposed buildings targeted the hard to reach areas.

Over 140 firefighters, under the leadership of Incident Commander Assistant Chief Carlos Calvillo, achieved 'knockdown' in one hour and 22 minutes with no injuries reported.

The well-orchestrated and doggedly fought battle successfully defended the fire from extending into any other buildings, saving an untold amount of money and property.

LAFD Arson and Counter-Terrorism Section (ACTS) is actively investigating the cause while the dollar loss is being tabulated.

Photo Use Permitted via Creative Commons - Credit: LAFD Photo - Branden Silverman

LAFD Incident: 102518-1223

Granada Hills Fire Kills One, Destroys Home by Los Angeles Fire Department

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GRANADA HILLS - Just after 5 a.m. on September 28, 2019, firefighters found a one-story home engulfed in flames on the 10400 block of Densmore Ave. Excessive storage conditions inside and out impeded efforts to quickly access the burning structure. It took 72 firefighters 50 minutes to extinguish the blaze. Firefighters combed through the excessive storage conditions inside the destroyed structure after the flames were extinguished and discovered one deceased occupant (73-year-old female). Mayor's Crisis Response Team and Red Cross responded for on scene support.

LAFD Incident: 092819-0256

One Man Dies Overnight in a South LA Commercial Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

CENTRAL-ALAMEDA - A late-night commercial fire destroyed an industrial building and killed one man inside of his business.

In the last few remaining minutes of Monday, May 3, 2021, at 11:57 PM, the alarm went out to alert firefighters of a commercial building engulfed in flames on the 1800 block of East 57th Street. Firefighters immediately recognized the need to use defensive tactics and fight this fire with copious amounts of water from the exterior. The Incident Commander called for additional fire crews, making it a Greater Alarm incident. Firefighters positioned themselves on all sides of the building to protect the many surrounding structures. Firefighters protected adjacent buildings from all but minor flame impingement.

LAFD's robotic firefighting unit was utilized during the incident. RS3 was able to enter the structure and apply water to harder-to-reach areas without exposing firefighters to the collapse risk of the burned out structure. Ultimately, sixty-seven firefighters extinguished the flames in seventy-two minutes.

After the fire was out, firefighters discovered that, tragically, one man had perished inside. The Coroner responded and met with the family to verify his identity. The family reported that he was a carpenter and often worked during the late evening and early morning hours. The wood and materials from his business appear to have added to the intense fire load within the building, causing the fire to grow extremely fast. Crews remained on scene overnight to ensure the debris did not reignite.

The cause of the fire is under active investigation.

LAFD Incident: 050321-1661

Apparatus lined up at a structure fire in Colonie, NY by Derek J. Ewing

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Latham FD Truck 4, Fuller Rd FD Rescue 3, Boght Fd Engine 400 and West Crescent FD Engine/Tanker 691

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.

Panorama City Fire Stopped by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 2:26AM on July 12, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 9800 block of N Vesper Av in Panorama City. Firefighters arrived to find a two story apartment building with fire showing from at least one unit. 90 firefighters extinguished the fire in 37 minutes with the fire primarily contained to the unit of origin but with some extension to two additional units. No injuries were reported.

LAFD Incident 071220-0144

Boyle Heights Fire Proves Stubborn by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 12:37AM on July 14, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 2200 block of E 1st St. Firefighters arrived to find a one story row of commercial units with fire showing. 100 firefighters battled and extinguished the stubborn fire in two hours and 10 minutes. This was an extended operation due to the difficulty accessing all areas of the fire because of the roof collapse. No were injuries reported. LAFD Arson Section responded for the cause investigation, per protocol for a fire of this size.

LAFD Incident: 071420-0054

Playmobil Fire Dept and Tonka Fire Rescue Training Fire (3) 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.

Panorama City Greater Alarm Structure Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

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PANORAMA CITY - In the early morning hours of Monday, July 20, 2020, it took 60 LAFD firefighters one hour and 42 minutes to extinguish the one-story commercial building in the 14500 block of W Arminta Street (business name/type unknown) that was consumed by flames. Heavy fire and wires down blocking the access point caused firefighters to battle with a defensive posture, applying heavy streams including ladder pipes. No reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

LAFD Incident: 072020-0070

STRUCTURE FIRE SOUTH LA by Rick McClure

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Battalion Chief Bednarchik at CP, discusses overhaul plan with company officers. Photo by Rick McClure

Panorama City Fire Stopped by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 2:26AM on July 12, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 9800 block of N Vesper Av in Panorama City. Firefighters arrived to find a two story apartment building with fire showing from at least one unit. 90 firefighters extinguished the fire in 37 minutes with the fire primarily contained to the unit of origin but with some extension to two additional units. No injuries were reported.

LAFD Incident 071220-0144

Detroit Fire by Bernie Deyo Photography

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Fire Fighters Fight Several working Box alarms all over Detroit in occupied and vacant dwellings

Pacoima Home Fully Involved with Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 2:21AM on September 14, 2019 the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the 13100 block of W Eustace St in Pacoima for a reported structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find a vacant single family dwelling well involved in fire. Despite initial unconfirmed reports of a person trapped inside, no injuries were reported and no victims located. 28 firefighters extinguished the blaze in 19 minutes, defending the adjacent homes from damage.

LAFD Incident: 091419-0125

Boyle Heights Fire Proves Stubborn by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 12:37AM on July 14, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 2200 block of E 1st St. Firefighters arrived to find a one story row of commercial units with fire showing. 100 firefighters battled and extinguished the stubborn fire in two hours and 10 minutes. This was an extended operation due to the difficulty accessing all areas of the fire because of the roof collapse. No were injuries reported. LAFD Arson Section responded for the cause investigation, per protocol for a fire of this size.

LAFD Incident: 071420-0054

Residential Fire Damages Three Structures by Los Angeles Fire Department

CANOGA PARK - At 2:49 PM on March 16, 2022, Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a structure fire on the 7300 block of North Loma Verde Avenue. Firefighters found heavy fire coming from a one-story single-family home, which had spread to one neighboring home (and minor damage to a detached garage). The incident commander requested additional units and divided the fire ground crews into groups to attack all burning structures simultaneously. Ultimately, it took 39 firefighters 31 minutes to eliminate all threat of fire in the area. Although there were no injuries, sadly, one family canine perished in the blaze. Fire cause under investigation.

LAFD Incident: 031622-1016

Structure Fires NEU by CAL FIRE_Official

Structure Fires Throughout the Nevada Yuba Placer Unit

Residential Fire Damages Three Structures by Los Angeles Fire Department

CANOGA PARK - At 2:49 PM on March 16, 2022, Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a structure fire on the 7300 block of North Loma Verde Avenue. Firefighters found heavy fire coming from a one-story single-family home, which had spread to one neighboring home (and minor damage to a detached garage). The incident commander requested additional units and divided the fire ground crews into groups to attack all burning structures simultaneously. Ultimately, it took 39 firefighters 31 minutes to eliminate all threat of fire in the area. Although there were no injuries, sadly, one family canine perished in the blaze. Fire cause under investigation.

LAFD Incident: 031622-1016

Orange Incident by Zack Warburg

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At 3:36 AM, units were dispatched to a structure fire in the Old Town Tavern in Goleta. Moments later Sheriff's Deputies reported heavy smoke and flames through the roof of the structure. A rapid aggressive attack by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department prevented the fire from spreading to adjacent structures. The cause of the fire was determined to be an overloaded electrical power strip.

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Panorama City Structure Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 5:35PM on February 27, 2022 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 9400 block of N Cedros Av, in Panorama City, for a reported structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find a one story, single family dwelling with heavy fire showing.

29 firefighters fully extinguished the fire (which was primarily in the attic) in 31 minutes with no injuries reported.

LAFD Incident 022522-1517

Van Nuys Home Damaged by Heavy Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

VAN NUYS - Amidst sweltering summer heat, 83 members of the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to 7133 Mammoth Avenue on the afternoon of August 21, 2020, to battle heavy fire within a one story home containing excessive storage. They extinguished the flames in just 46 minutes, preventing damage to a neighboring residence. LAFD Arson Investigators are seeking to determine the cause of the non-injury fire.

LAFD Incident: 082120-0943

Fire Destroys Trailer in Shadow Hills by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 4:03PM on November 13, 2021 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 8600 block of W La Tuna Canyon Road for a reported structure fire. The first arriving fire companies found an outside fire, well involved travel trailer, exposing a single family dwelling. While firefighters conducted an offensive fire attack, additional crews sequestered a number of exotic animals on the property to ensure they were safe. A knockdown was achieved in 21 minutes. Two adult patients (one male and one female) were evaluated on scene and later declined LAFD transport. The cause is under investigation.

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STRUCTURE FIRE - GRANADA HILLS by Rick McClure

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FIREFIGHTERS WORK TO CONTROL BLAZE ON SIMONDS ST. IN GRANADA HILLS. PHOTO by RICK McCLURE

Structure Fires NEU by CAL FIRE_Official

Structure Fires Throughout the Nevada Yuba Placer Unit

Condo Fire in Sylmar by Los Angeles Fire Department

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At 12:53PM on November 12, 2024 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 13000 block of N Dronfield Av for a reported structure fire.

Firefighters arrived to find two-story condos with smoke showing.

The fire, which ran the pipe alley between units and extended into two, was extinguished with no injuries reported.

LAFD Incident 111224-0333

Assist to Townville by cheliman

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Residential Fire Damages Three Structures by Los Angeles Fire Department

CANOGA PARK - At 2:49 PM on March 16, 2022, Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a structure fire on the 7300 block of North Loma Verde Avenue. Firefighters found heavy fire coming from a one-story single-family home, which had spread to one neighboring home (and minor damage to a detached garage). The incident commander requested additional units and divided the fire ground crews into groups to attack all burning structures simultaneously. Ultimately, it took 39 firefighters 31 minutes to eliminate all threat of fire in the area. Although there were no injuries, sadly, one family canine perished in the blaze. Fire cause under investigation.

LAFD Incident: 031622-1016

STRUCTURE FIRE SOUTH LA by Rick McClure

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Battalion Chief Bednarchik at CP, discusses overhaul plan with company officers. Photo by Rick McClure

IMG_9836 by Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department

Winnetka Fire Injures One by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 9:32PM on March 16, 2022 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 6900 block of N Corbin Av in Winnetka. Firefighters found a one story, single family dwelling with fire showing. Crews engaged in an aggressive interior fire attack and rooftop ventilation. One occupant was found with burns and transported to a local hospital. It took 35 firefighters just 16 minutes to extinguish the flames. Red Cross was notified to assist with approximately five displaced residents.

LAFD Incident: 031622-1644

Residential Fire Damages Three Structures by Los Angeles Fire Department

CANOGA PARK - At 2:49 PM on March 16, 2022, Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a structure fire on the 7300 block of North Loma Verde Avenue. Firefighters found heavy fire coming from a one-story single-family home, which had spread to one neighboring home (and minor damage to a detached garage). The incident commander requested additional units and divided the fire ground crews into groups to attack all burning structures simultaneously. Ultimately, it took 39 firefighters 31 minutes to eliminate all threat of fire in the area. Although there were no injuries, sadly, one family canine perished in the blaze. Fire cause under investigation.

LAFD Incident: 031622-1016

Wilmington Auto Yard Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 4:36AM on November 28, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1900 block of East I St in Wilmington. 26 firefighters battled a deep seated fire in a large auto parts yard and extinguished the non-injury fire in 40 minutes.

LAFD Incident: 112820-0200

Fire Breaks Out at Woodland Hills Vacant Home by Los Angeles Fire Department

WOODLAND HILLS - It took 28 firefighters 35 minutes to extinguish the fully-involved two-story single-family home at the 22200 block of West Mulholland Drive on September 29,2022. No reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

LAFD Incident 092922-1583

One Man Dies Overnight in a South LA Commercial Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

CENTRAL-ALAMEDA - A late-night commercial fire destroyed an industrial building and killed one man inside of his business.

In the last few remaining minutes of Monday, May 3, 2021, at 11:57 PM, the alarm went out to alert firefighters of a commercial building engulfed in flames on the 1800 block of East 57th Street. Firefighters immediately recognized the need to use defensive tactics and fight this fire with copious amounts of water from the exterior. The Incident Commander called for additional fire crews, making it a Greater Alarm incident. Firefighters positioned themselves on all sides of the building to protect the many surrounding structures. Firefighters protected adjacent buildings from all but minor flame impingement.

LAFD's robotic firefighting unit was utilized during the incident. RS3 was able to enter the structure and apply water to harder-to-reach areas without exposing firefighters to the collapse risk of the burned out structure. Ultimately, sixty-seven firefighters extinguished the flames in seventy-two minutes.

After the fire was out, firefighters discovered that, tragically, one man had perished inside. The Coroner responded and met with the family to verify his identity. The family reported that he was a carpenter and often worked during the late evening and early morning hours. The wood and materials from his business appear to have added to the intense fire load within the building, causing the fire to grow extremely fast. Crews remained on scene overnight to ensure the debris did not reignite.

The cause of the fire is under active investigation.

LAFD Incident: 050321-1661

One Man Dies Overnight in a South LA Commercial Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

CENTRAL-ALAMEDA - A late-night commercial fire destroyed an industrial building and killed one man inside of his business.

In the last few remaining minutes of Monday, May 3, 2021, at 11:57 PM, the alarm went out to alert firefighters of a commercial building engulfed in flames on the 1800 block of East 57th Street. Firefighters immediately recognized the need to use defensive tactics and fight this fire with copious amounts of water from the exterior. The Incident Commander called for additional fire crews, making it a Greater Alarm incident. Firefighters positioned themselves on all sides of the building to protect the many surrounding structures. Firefighters protected adjacent buildings from all but minor flame impingement.

LAFD's robotic firefighting unit was utilized during the incident. RS3 was able to enter the structure and apply water to harder-to-reach areas without exposing firefighters to the collapse risk of the burned out structure. Ultimately, sixty-seven firefighters extinguished the flames in seventy-two minutes.

After the fire was out, firefighters discovered that, tragically, one man had perished inside. The Coroner responded and met with the family to verify his identity. The family reported that he was a carpenter and often worked during the late evening and early morning hours. The wood and materials from his business appear to have added to the intense fire load within the building, causing the fire to grow extremely fast. Crews remained on scene overnight to ensure the debris did not reignite.

The cause of the fire is under active investigation.

LAFD Incident: 050321-1661

Midnight Blaze in South Los Angeles by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 10:55PM on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the 1700 block of E 57th Street for a reported structure fire. The first arriving companies found a large (approximately 300’ x 500’) pallet yard with heavy fire showing. Additional resources were quickly requested as crews moved into the defensive mode.

Firefighters went to work on all four sides of this incident, conducting fire attack against several outbuildings in the compound of the yard while simultaneously establishing master streams to drown out the pallet fire. Downed, high voltage power lines created an additional safety hazard for crews to work around.

116 LAFD firefighters, assisted by several companies from Los Angeles County Fire Department, working under the command of Assistant Chief Antoine McKnight, declared a knockdown of the fire in one hour and four minutes, with no injuries reported. No residential homes outside of the compound were damaged.

This was a Major Emergency status structure fire and thus, per protocol, LAFD Arson and Counter-Terrorism Section (ACTS) responded and are actively investigating the cause of the fire.

LAFD Incident: 050520-1481

Arleta RV Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 11:24 p.m. on July 25th, 2019, LAFD responded to an RV fire exposing two structures to intense heat. The flames were extinguished in 16 minutes, protecting the structures from further damage.

LAFD Incident: 072519-1838

Strip Mall Fire Stopped by Los Angeles Fire Department

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At 9:47PM, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 13600 block of W Vanowen St. Over 95 firefighters stopped this fire from destroying multiple units and achieved full extinguishment in just over an hour.

LAFD Incident: 052517-1441

Rubbish Fire Spreads to Pacoima Pallet Yard by Los Angeles Fire Department

PACOIMA - At 2:23 PM on Sunday, August 1, 2021, on the 11000 block of North Sutter Avenue, LAFD responded to a rubbish fire that extended to a pallet yard, threatening nearby commercial buildings. Firefighters had the train tracks shut down and quickly doused the pallet yard fire, extinguishing the flames in 31 minutes and skillfully protecting the nearby structures. There were no reported injuries and no extension into the nearby buildings. The cause is under investigation.

LAFD Incident: 080121-0822

One Man Dies Overnight in a South LA Commercial Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

CENTRAL-ALAMEDA - A late-night commercial fire destroyed an industrial building and killed one man inside of his business.

In the last few remaining minutes of Monday, May 3, 2021, at 11:57 PM, the alarm went out to alert firefighters of a commercial building engulfed in flames on the 1800 block of East 57th Street. Firefighters immediately recognized the need to use defensive tactics and fight this fire with copious amounts of water from the exterior. The Incident Commander called for additional fire crews, making it a Greater Alarm incident. Firefighters positioned themselves on all sides of the building to protect the many surrounding structures. Firefighters protected adjacent buildings from all but minor flame impingement.

LAFD's robotic firefighting unit was utilized during the incident. RS3 was able to enter the structure and apply water to harder-to-reach areas without exposing firefighters to the collapse risk of the burned out structure. Ultimately, sixty-seven firefighters extinguished the flames in seventy-two minutes.

After the fire was out, firefighters discovered that, tragically, one man had perished inside. The Coroner responded and met with the family to verify his identity. The family reported that he was a carpenter and often worked during the late evening and early morning hours. The wood and materials from his business appear to have added to the intense fire load within the building, causing the fire to grow extremely fast. Crews remained on scene overnight to ensure the debris did not reignite.

The cause of the fire is under active investigation.

LAFD Incident: 050321-1661

Panorama City Fire Stopped by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 2:26AM on July 12, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 9800 block of N Vesper Av in Panorama City. Firefighters arrived to find a two story apartment building with fire showing from at least one unit. 90 firefighters extinguished the fire in 37 minutes with the fire primarily contained to the unit of origin but with some extension to two additional units. No injuries were reported.

LAFD Incident 071220-0144

Panorama City Fire Stopped by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 2:26AM on July 12, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 9800 block of N Vesper Av in Panorama City. Firefighters arrived to find a two story apartment building with fire showing from at least one unit. 90 firefighters extinguished the fire in 37 minutes with the fire primarily contained to the unit of origin but with some extension to two additional units. No injuries were reported.

LAFD Incident 071220-0144

Panorama City Fire Stopped by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 2:26AM on July 12, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 9800 block of N Vesper Av in Panorama City. Firefighters arrived to find a two story apartment building with fire showing from at least one unit. 90 firefighters extinguished the fire in 37 minutes with the fire primarily contained to the unit of origin but with some extension to two additional units. No injuries were reported.

LAFD Incident 071220-0144

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