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Quick Actions Save a Young Girl from Drowning
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
BOYLE HEIGHTS - The Board of Fire Commissioners and ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ recognized the quick actions of seven LAFD Firefighters and the parents of a two year-old girl during a drowning emergency, giving her a second chance at life.On August 20, 2018 in Boyle Heights, firefighters arrived on-scene to find…
LAFD Firefighter Paul Wingate Lauded by Fire Chief and Fire Commissioners
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - The executive leadership of the ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ formally recognized Firefighter Paul A. Wingate with a Certificate of Appreciation at a Fire Commission meeting on Tuesday morning, acknowledging his many contributions to the Department.   The 18-year LAFD veteran was specifically…
Man Perishes in Sylmar House Fire
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
SYLMAR - A man was discovered dead in the aftermath of a fierce home fire in the northeast San Fernando Valley late Friday night. Neighbors alerted by one or more smoke alarms sounding inside the burning home were the first to notify the ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ at 10:50 PM on January 4, 2019 of the…
Boyle Heights House Fire Sends Five to the Hospital Claiming a Life
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
BOYLE HEIGHTS - An early morning house fire in Boyle Heights sent five people to the hospital with sadly one person pronounced deceased.The ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ was summoned at 4:02 AM on December 29, 2018 to 2223 East Sheridan Street in Boyle Heights, where firefighters arrived quickly to find heavy fire…
Urth Caffe Damaged in Fire
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - A stubborn attic fire put Urth Caffe out of action today.At 6:45AM, the ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ responded to a reported structure fire at 459 S Hewitt Street in Downtown Los Angeles.  Firefighters arrived to find smoke showing from the roof of the Urth Caffe and immediately initiated an…
Early Morning Blaze in Central-Alameda
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - Firefighters waged an intense battle at a large commercial building and successfully defended neighboring businesses.On December 28th, at 5:30AM the ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ (LAFD) responded to a reported structure fire at 1842 E 41st Place in Central-Alameda. Firefighters arrived to find…
Smiles Delivered
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - With a Spark of Love delivery, spirits are lifted and smiles return to families displaced from their homes right before Christmas.On December 21, 2018 the ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ responded to a reported flooding at the intersection of 55th Street and San Pedro Street in South Los Angeles.…
Ruptured Water Main Leads to South L.A. Sinkhole
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
SOUTH LOS ANGELES - Firefighters responded Friday morning to protect life and property, when a subterranean water main ruptured, stranding residents, damaging cars and threatening homes. The ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ was initially summoned to investigate flooding at 4:55 AM on December 21, 2018 in the 300 block…
The Passing of Legendary Fire Chaplain and Retired LAFD Captain II John A. White
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
LOS ANGELES - The ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ is saddened to announce the passing of retired Captain II and Fire Chaplain John Andrew White, who died on November 24, 2018.  Even after his 44 years of active duty, he continued his dedication to serve others, which earned him the LAFD Firefighter of the Year…
LAFD Holds Intense Fire to Section of Sylmar Strip Mall
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
SYLMAR - The tenacious and determined effort of firefighters saved the majority of businesses in a Sylmar strip mall from a destructive, early morning blaze. At 3:47AM on December 10, 2018 the ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ responded to a structure fire at 12777 North San Fernando Road in Sylmar. The…
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