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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

Pacoima Fire Quickly Handled by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 7:40PM on November 7, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire in the 12300 block of W Osborne St in Pacoima. 28 firefighters extinguished a contents-only fire in one upstairs bedroom in 13 minutes. A 60-year-old male was assessed and treated on scene by firefighter-paramedics for minor smoke inhalation, but declined transport to the hospital.

LAFD Incident: 110720-1158

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

Bungalow Fire in South LA by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 10:32PM on December 24, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 4000 block of S Woodlawn Av for a reported structure fire. Firefighters found a one story bungalow with smoke showing. The first arriving fire companies extinguished the fire in 15 minutes with no injuries reported.

LAFD Incident: 122420-1743

Bungalow Fire in South LA by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 10:32PM on December 24, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 4000 block of S Woodlawn Av for a reported structure fire. Firefighters found a one story bungalow with smoke showing. The first arriving fire companies extinguished the fire in 15 minutes with no injuries reported.

LAFD Incident: 122420-1743

Multiple Autos Burn Into Buildings by Los Angeles Fire Department

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

Firefighters Battle in Thick Black Smoke to Extinguish Residential Flames by Los Angeles Fire Department

VALLEY GLEN - Los Angeles City Firefighters responded to the 6500 block of North Mary Ellen Avenue at 4:52 PM on August 23. 2022 to find a home with very heavy black smoke showing. Fifty-eight firefighters battled for forty-four minutes in the very hot and extraordinarily smoky structure in order to extinguish the flames. One neighboring structure also sustained damage due to flame impingement. One civilian (non-life-threatening) and two firefighters (heat exhaustion) were transported to the hospital during the incident. The cause is under investigation.

LAFD Incident 082322-1184

North Hollywood Fire Destroys Building by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 9:07PM, the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to reports of an outside fire extending into a structure in the 5400 block of N Tujunga Av in North Hollywood.

Firefighters arrived on scene to find a commercial building with heavy fire showing which triggered a defensive operation. The multi-pronged fight required additional resources and quickly grew to a Major Emergency status incident.

Truck companies raised aerial ladders to deploy ladder pipes while engine companies used wagon batteries and put large diameter hand lines into place. Firefighters ascended a residential high rise across the street to gain the high ground with additional handle lines. High voltage power lines combined with wires down created an additional safety hazard to be factored into the angle of attack of all water streams.

While the fire raged, crews worked aggressively to defend another exposed building, still in the framing stage of construction. Their efforts were successful and the structure remained undamaged.

The fight continued for one hour and 56 minutes before the 111 firefighters, under the leadership of Assistant Chief Corey Rose, achieved a knockdown. There were no injuries reported.

A residential high rise across from the fire was impacted by smoke blanketing the area but there were no medical complaints and firefighters ensured the area was ventilated with all alarms were cleared.

Based on protocol for a fire of this size, LAFD Arson and Counter-Terrorism Section responded for the cause investigation and it remains active.

LAFD Incident: 122120-1827

Timely 911 Call Helps LAFD Quickly Tackle Flames in Studio City by Los Angeles Fire Department

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STUDIO CITY - Thanks to a timely 9-1-1 call from an observant neighbor, the Los Angeles Fire Department was able to quickly respond and extinguish fire within a one-story detached garage in the 4400 block of Carpenter Avenue, before flames could cause any injury or extend to nearby structures. The cause of the early afternoon fire on November 26, 2021 was undetermined.

LAFD Incident 112621-0879

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

New Years Fire in Arleta by Los Angeles Fire Department

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At 12:04AM on January 1, 2020 the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 13100 block of W Bracken St. 38 firefighters extinguished an outside fire which extended both to a converted garage and the main residence in 35 minutes with no injuries reported.

LAFD Incident: 010120-0014

Bungalow Fire in South LA by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 10:32PM on December 24, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 4000 block of S Woodlawn Av for a reported structure fire. Firefighters found a one story bungalow with smoke showing. The first arriving fire companies extinguished the fire in 15 minutes with no injuries reported.

LAFD Incident: 122420-1743

Bungalow Fire in South LA by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 10:32PM on December 24, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 4000 block of S Woodlawn Av for a reported structure fire. Firefighters found a one story bungalow with smoke showing. The first arriving fire companies extinguished the fire in 15 minutes with no injuries reported.

LAFD Incident: 122420-1743

Candle Fire Destroys Chatsworth Home by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 2:30AM on April 14, 2019 the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 21000 block of W Plummer in Chatsworth. Firefighters arrived to find a mobile home fully involved in fire. Both occupants safely exited the structure but sadly, a pet cat and dog are believed to have perished. The cause was determined accidental, likely related to a candle.

LAFD Incident: 041419-0123

Apartment Fire by City of Madison, WI Government

Occupants from more than a dozen apartment units were displaced by the fire.

North Hollywood Fire Destroys Building by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 9:07PM, the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to reports of an outside fire extending into a structure in the 5400 block of N Tujunga Av in North Hollywood.

Firefighters arrived on scene to find a commercial building with heavy fire showing which triggered a defensive operation. The multi-pronged fight required additional resources and quickly grew to a Major Emergency status incident.

Truck companies raised aerial ladders to deploy ladder pipes while engine companies used wagon batteries and put large diameter hand lines into place. Firefighters ascended a residential high rise across the street to gain the high ground with additional handle lines. High voltage power lines combined with wires down created an additional safety hazard to be factored into the angle of attack of all water streams.

While the fire raged, crews worked aggressively to defend another exposed building, still in the framing stage of construction. Their efforts were successful and the structure remained undamaged.

The fight continued for one hour and 56 minutes before the 111 firefighters, under the leadership of Assistant Chief Corey Rose, achieved a knockdown. There were no injuries reported.

A residential high rise across from the fire was impacted by smoke blanketing the area but there were no medical complaints and firefighters ensured the area was ventilated with all alarms were cleared.

Based on protocol for a fire of this size, LAFD Arson and Counter-Terrorism Section responded for the cause investigation and it remains active.

LAFD Incident: 122120-1827

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

Sherman Oaks Hillside Home Heavily Damaged by Los Angeles Fire Department

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At 1:40pm on 25 May, 2017 the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 3800 block of N Sherwood Place in Sherman Oaks. It took 84 firefighters just under one hour to knockdown heavy fire in a 3 story, descending hillside home. The fire presented numerous challenges which firefighters overcame with no injuries.

LAFD Incident: 052517-0776

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.

Bungalow Fire in South LA by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 10:32PM on December 24, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 4000 block of S Woodlawn Av for a reported structure fire. Firefighters found a one story bungalow with smoke showing. The first arriving fire companies extinguished the fire in 15 minutes with no injuries reported.

LAFD Incident: 122420-1743

Major Emergency Blaze Consumes Building by Los Angeles Fire Department

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 Swiftly Extinguishes Granada Hills House Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

GRANADA HILLS - The Los Angeles City Fire Department took just 18 minutes to fully extinguish a non-injury house fire in the 16800 block of Minnehaha Street on November 10, 2020.

LAFD Incident: 111020-1232

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

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

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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

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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

Major Emergency Blaze Consumes Building by Los Angeles Fire Department

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

Greater Alarm Fire in East Hollywood by Los Angeles Fire Department

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At 11:14AM on July 25, 2023 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 570 block of N Normandie Av in East Hollywood.

Firefighters arrived to a vacant to story fourplex with heavy fire showing.

Crews initiated an offensive operation, simultaneously conducted vertical ventilation and interior fire attack.

The incident rose to the Greater Alarm level with over 70 firefighters achieving knockdown in two hours and three minutes.

Two firefighters were transported to the hospital with heat related illness and returned to duty later that day.

LAFD Incident 072523-0706

Fire Damages Granada Hills Apartment by Los Angeles Fire Department

GRANADA HILLS - It took Los Angeles Fire Department responders less than twenty minutes to extinguish a non-injury noontime fire that damaged a top floor unit at a two-story apartment building at 17346 Chatsworth Street on June 23, 2021.

LAFD Incident: 062321-0693

Bungalow Fire in South LA by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 10:32PM on December 24, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 4000 block of S Woodlawn Av for a reported structure fire. Firefighters found a one story bungalow with smoke showing. The first arriving fire companies extinguished the fire in 15 minutes with no injuries reported.

LAFD Incident: 122420-1743

House fire in Salisbury by LeafsHockeyFan

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9-18-19. Salisbury, Delmar and Hebron Fire Dept's responded for a house fire. Hebron Engine 507 later left the scene to stand-by at Salisbury Station 16 along with Mardela Springs Fire Dept.

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

4/11/07 Structure Fire - F.S. 46 by Los Angeles Fire Department

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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

Major Emergency Blaze Consumes Building by Los Angeles Fire Department

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

THREE ALARM BLAZE by Mike Carey

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Firefighters battle a fire in Troy, NY. A seven-year-old boy died in the fire

Early Morning Fire in Canoga Park Apartments by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 1:52AM on December 22, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 21300 block of W Roscoe BL to a reported structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find a two story, garden style apartment building with heavy fire showing from one unit on the 2nd floor. 78 firefighters extinguished the fire in 32 minutes with no injuries reported.

LAFD Incident: 122220-0092

Bungalow Fire in South LA by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 10:32PM on December 24, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 4000 block of S Woodlawn Av for a reported structure fire. Firefighters found a one story bungalow with smoke showing. The first arriving fire companies extinguished the fire in 15 minutes with no injuries reported.

LAFD Incident: 122420-1743

Candle Fire Destroys Chatsworth Home by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 2:30AM on April 14, 2019 the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 21000 block of W Plummer in Chatsworth. Firefighters arrived to find a mobile home fully involved in fire. Both occupants safely exited the structure but sadly, a pet cat and dog are believed to have perished. The cause was determined accidental, likely related to a candle.

LAFD Incident: 041419-0123

LAFD Battles Fire at 3 Story Commercial Building in North Hollywood by Los Angeles Fire Department

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NORTH HOLLYWOOD - The Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a non-injury structure fire in the 12100 block of Victory Boulevard on August 27, 2020. It took 63 LAFD firefighters just 29 minutes to fully extinguish flames in the three-story commercial building.

LAFD Incident: 082720-1403

New Years Fire in Arleta by Los Angeles Fire Department

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At 12:04AM on January 1, 2020 the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 13100 block of W Bracken St. 38 firefighters extinguished an outside fire which extended both to a converted garage and the main residence in 35 minutes with no injuries reported.

LAFD Incident: 010120-0014

Multiple Autos Burn Into Buildings by Los Angeles Fire Department

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

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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Detroit Fire by Bernie Deyo Photography

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

Structure Fires NEU by CAL FIRE_Official

Structure Fires Throughout the Nevada Yuba Placer Unit

Structure Fires NEU by CAL FIRE_Official

Structure Fires Throughout the Nevada Yuba Placer Unit

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

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 Limits Westlake Inferno to Two Abandoned Buildings by Los Angeles Fire Department

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WESTLAKE - More than 160 Los Angeles Firefighters battled a major emergency fire involving several structures in the 600 block of South Bonnie Brae Street early April 27, 2017. Though two long abandoned buildings were destroyed, LAFD crews prevented serious damage or injury at both an adjacent convalescent hospital and law library. © Photo by Mike Meadows

LAFD Incident: 042717-0067

Van Nuys Structure Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 8:29AM on December 1, 2021 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 15300 block of W Archwood St in Van Nuys. 28 firefighters extinguished the fire in 19 minutes. This was determined to be an outside fire that extended into the vacant structure. Firefighters quickly addressed the exposed building and limited the fire to the eves.

LAFD Incident: 120121-0367

20061218_FIRE - 2812 Moore Crossing_306 by Harry Rowe

Structure Fire - 2812 Moore Crossing

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