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LAFD Chaplain George Negrete Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
George Negrete’s parents, Phil and Gloria, raised him and his three older sisters in Gardena. Phil was an ace mechanic, and Gloria was a registered nurse and full-time mom. They were outstanding role models and influences on their children.  Although he initially attended Santa…
"Valor: Beyond The Call" 2018 Awards Luncheon
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
LOS ANGELES - Each year, the ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ (LAFD) Foundation honors members of the Department who have demonstrated exceptional bravery, excellence, and commitment to their community. This year the Medal of Valor and Award of Merit honorees include seven members who distinguished…
Multiple Businesses Saved in Downtown LA
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - Tenacious firefighting saved multiple businesses from damage at a Major Emergency structure fire in Downtown Los Angeles. At 5:35PM, the ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ responded to a reported structure fire at 1541 Newton Street in Downtown Los Angeles. With fire showing through the roof of a one…
Off-Duty LAFD Firefighter Saves Multiple Homes During The Thomas Fire
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
LOS ANGELES - On October 2nd, 2018, the ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ (LAFD) recognized the off-duty actions of Engineer Danny Lynch who selflessly saved multiple homes in his neighborhood during the raging Thomas Fire in Ventura County. Also present for the recognition was Captain Dennis Cameron of…
Building Saved in Koreatown
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - An early morning wall fire turned Major Emergency structure fire in Koreatown ends with a building saved.At 5:24AM on October 20, 2018 the ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ responded to a reported structure fire in the 700 block of S Normandie Av in Koreatown.  Firefighters arrived to a four story,…
New Brush Clearance Requirements for Los Angeles
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
LOS ANGELES; The state of California has seen an increase in frequency and size of wildfires, including historic brushfires in the City of Los Angeles such as the La Tuna, Creek, and Skirball fires. Additionally, smaller brushfires have been accidentally started by well intentioned residents…
Bus Collision Sends 25 to the Hospital
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - A bus crossed the freeway divider and collided with a passenger vehicle, sending 25 patients to the hospital.At 1:00pm on October 14, 2018 the ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ responded to a reported collision on the southbound 405 Freeway at Nordhoff. Incidents on a freeway are extremely dangerous…
Home Explosion in Boyle Heights
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
BOYLE HEIGHTS - An afternoon home explosion significantly damaged a one-story home and injured one occupant.The ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ received a 9-1-1 call at 12:36 PM on October 11, 2018, reporting an explosion at a Boyle Heights residence located on the 1100 block of South Lorena Street.  Firefighters…
Lincoln Heights Apartment Fire Quickly Stopped
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
LINCOLN HEIGHTS - On October 9, 2018, the ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ was notified at 8:41 PM of a structure fire at 2532 North Daly Street in Lincoln Heights.  Firefighters arrived to find flames inside one unit on the second floor of a three-story center hallway apartment building.The building was occupied…
Fire Consumes Vacant Historic House of Worship in Los Angeles
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - A stubborn predawn blaze Thursday consumed a vacant historic house of worship southwest of downtown Los Angeles.  The ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ was summoned at 6:23 AM on October 4, 2018 to 720 West Washington Boulevard in the University Park area, where firefighters arrived quickly to…
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