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2 hospitalized, dogs rescued and several displaced after Sherman Oaks apartment fire

An apartment fire in Sherman Oaks Thursday morning sent two people to the hospital, displaced several residents and prompted the rescue of pets, according to authorities. The fire broke out around 9 a.m. in the 14000 block of Dickens Street, just south of Ventura Boulevard and east of Van Nuys Boulevard. Firefighters encountered "heavy fire" and "a lot of smoke" coming from a second-story unit as they arrived, Los Angeles Fire Department Capt. Tony Tubbs said. Two people - a 69-year-old woman and a man - were transported to the hospital, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

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LA firefighters speak out on department state as election approaches

President of UFLAC Local 112 Doug Coates joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the need for additional resources to bolster the department ahead of the Los Angeles mayoral primary election. Los Angeles firefighters are sounding off on the state of their department as mayoral primaries approach. Doug Coates, president of UFLAC Local 112, highlights that the department is half the size it should be, with firefighters working up to 120-hour shifts and experiencing missing paychecks. Coates explains their ballot measure seeks to increase staffing and improve critical response times for LA citizens.

Fox News

Recognizing the 6^th Anniversary of the Boyd Street Fire

Some fires leave scars far beyond the flames. May 16th marks the six-year anniversary of the Boyd Street Fire and explosion in Downtown Los Angeles. Eleven Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters were sent to the Burn Center, careers were forever changed as a result of that day. UFLAC honors the bravery of our members then, and every day, as they continue serving the City of Los Angeles. Never forget their courage and their sacrifice. To view the entire Boyd Street documentary visit: https://youtu.be/LU0pmtykumI

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Firefighters find wedding ring in ashes of home destroyed by Sandy Fire

Los Angeles firefighters found a symbol of the everlasting in the ashes of a family home destroyed by the Sandy Fire. Members of LAFD Engine 85 were sifting through what was left of the Simi Valley home when they found a wedding ring that belongs to the Boyle family. The LAFD was one of several firefighting agencies that came to the aid of residents in the community northwest of Los Angeles after the fire broke out Monday and burned into a neighborhood.

NBC4

Helicopter, hand crews battle brush fire near Sepulveda Basin golf course

Firefighters on the ground and in the air worked quickly to contain a brush fire in the Sepulveda Basin area of Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley on Wednesday afternoon. The fire was first reported around 11:30 a.m. in open space near the Woodley Lakes Golf Course and a radio-controlled airplane field along West Burbank Boulevard. About 110 Los Angeles Fire Department personnel, with the aid of a helicopter, attacked the flames and quickly dug containment lines.

KTLA5

Fire Catches at Van Nuys Commercial Building

Firefighters extinguished a fire Tuesday at a one-story commercial building in Van Nuys.

Crews responded to 16137 Valerio St., just west of Woodley Avenue, at 9:35 p.m. Tuesday, where first arriving units found flames coming from the building’s roof, according to spokeswoman Jennifer Middleton of the Los Angeles Fire Department. It took 78 firefighters 27 minutes extinguish the fire and no injuries were reported, Middleton said.

MyNewsLA

Koreatown apartment fires spark within minutes of each other, injuring 1

Investigations are underway into a pair of fires that started about 15 minutes apart, burning two separate residences and leaving one person injured in Los Angeles’ Koreatown neighborhood overnight. Firefighters were first called to the 3000 block of San Marino Street, where fire was showing from a three-story fourplex at 12:08 a.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Citizen video obtained by KTLA showed the massive flames stretching into the downtown Los Angeles skyline as emergency crews responded. About 75 firefighters were sent to the scene and extinguished the blaze in a little over half an hour.

KTLA5

Los Angeles firefighters battle second alarm blaze at Van Nuys commercial building

Los Angeles firefighters battled a second-alarm fire at a Van Nuys commercial building on Saturday night.

Crews said that the blaze, which was reported just before 8:30 p.m. in the 7400 block of N. Valjean Avenue, showed "heavy fire" from the roof of the two-story, 150-foot by 150-foot building when they arrived. LAFD officials said nearly 70 firefighters were on scene to battle the fire, and there was reported arching between electrical wires in the immediate area. Officials from the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, Department of Transportation and Department of Building and Safety were contacted as the situation continued to develop. They said the fire was extinguished just before 9 p.m., but crews were expected to remain at the scene for several hours to mop up hot spots.

CBS

Students evacuated from elementary school in El Sereno after brush fire erupts on nearby hillside

A small brush fire broke out Tuesday morning on a hillside in El Sereno, prompting the evacuation of students from a nearby elementary school, officials said. Fifteen firefighters initially responded at 9:45 a.m. to the 2500 block of Mallory Street, just east of Harmony Lane, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The number of firefighters on scene later grew to 62. The flames were quickly extinguished after burning one acre, leaving a charred black scar on the hillside.

ABC7

Flames Damage Abandoned Apartment Building in Echo Park

Firefighters worked Wednesday morning to put out flames in an abandoned multi-unit, Craftsman-style building in Echo Park. The fire was reported at 3:32 a.m. Wednesday at 2301 W. Kent Street, at Waterloo Street, according to Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Jamie Stewart. It was out at 4:21 a.m. The fire started on the first floor and spread upward to the second floor and attic, Stewart said. Firefighters had difficulty forcing entry into the building, he said.

MyNewsLA

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Griffith Park Brush Fire

Los Angeles firefighters responded to a brush fire near Forest Lawn Drive and Coyote Canyon Road in the Griffith Park area on the evening of May 23, 2026. First-arriving crews found approximately one-quarter acre of medium vegetation burning on an uphill slope with no significant wind. Ground firefighters were supported by LAFD helicopters, with an additional helicopter requested from Los Angeles County as crews worked to contain the fire. Firefighters reported that no structures were threatened during the incident. The fire was stopped and brought under control at 10:01 p.m., approximately 40 minutes after the first unit arrived on scene. More than 50 LAFD personnel, including ground resources, helicopters, command staff, and support units, responded to the incident.

LAFD

Car Catches Fire Under Koreatown Apartment Building

Firefighters responded Tuesday to a vehicle on fire in the parking level of a four-story Koreatown apartment building and had it out in about 20 minutes. The fire was reported at 12:24 a.m. at 209 S. Westmoreland Ave. near Second Street, said Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Jamie Stewart. The 45 firefighters assigned to the call had the fire out at 12:45 a.m. Paramedics evaluated one patient with an unknown medical condition, Stewart said. The outcome was not available.

MyNewsLA

Room Catches Fire in Granada Hills Home

A fire in one room of a house in Granada Hills was knocked down by 38 firefighters Wednesday evening with no injuries reported. Firefighters responded at approximately 7:40 p.m. Wednesday to the 12000 block of Gerald Avenue, about a quarter-mile south of Woodley Avenue, where they discovered a house with visible flames, according to Jennifer Middleton of the Los Angeles Fire Department. The fire was located inside a room, Middleton said, noting that all occupants were accounted for.

MyNewsLA

Hollywood Apartment Complex Catches Fire

It took about 35 firefighters 19 minutes to put out a fire atop a three-story Hollywood apartment complex Monday. The fire was reported at 2:39 a.m. at 1342 N. Highland Ave., according to Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Jamie Stewart. That is south of De Longpre Avenue. It was out at 2:58 a.m. Flames were showing from the roof when firefighters arrived, Stewart said.

MyNewsLA

Firefighters Extinguish Attic Fire in Central-Alameda Home

Firefighters Sunday extinguished a residential fire in the Central-Alameda area of Los Angeles. The fire was reported around 3:45 p.m. Sunday at a single-story home located at 1134 E. 46th St., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Responding firefighters found the converted attic of the residence with smoke and fire showing. The fire was knocked down around 4 p.m. by 35 LAFD personnel.

MyNewsLA

LAFD Battle Brush Fire in Griffith Park

On Saturday, May 16, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported a brush fire in Griffith Park. The fire was reported at 10:18 a.m. at 2652 N. Commonwealth Rd. LAFD units arrived on scene of a brush fire. Park rangers and LAFD Air Operations are also on scene. Initial reports are that it a 100′ by 100′ fire, no wind and in light grass. Approximately 70 LAFD personnel attached to the incident. Forward progress stopped on the brush fire was declared at 10:53 a.m. 1/4-acre fire in light grass to medium brush.

Canyon News

Brush Fire Extinguished in Hollywood Hills

On Saturday, May 23, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported at brush fire at 9:19 p.m. at 6700 W. Forest Lawn Dr. First arriving unit reported a 1/4-acre fire in light/medium fuel slowly heading uphill with no wind. Burbank Fire Department co-located with LAFD resources. A total of 42 firefighters stopped all forward progress and declared a knockdown in 42 minutes. The brush fire was held to 1/4 acre.

Canyon News

Brush Fire Breaks Out in Granada Hills

A small brush fire that broke out on the side of the 118 Freeway Monday morning and was quickly extinguished by firefighters. The fire was reported at around 9:13 a.m. on the side of the eastbound freeway near Balboa Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. It took 31 firefighters around 20 minutes to extinguish the blaze, which burned an area of 15 feet by 40 feet, according to the LAFD.

Northridge-Chatsworth Patch

Grass Fires Erupt Off 5 Freeway in Mission Hills

Firefighters were busy Monday morning putting out a half-dozen small grass fires off the Golden State (5) Freeway in Mission Hills. The largest was a 1/4-acre fire with no wind or slope on the island to the right of the southbound 5 Freeway near the transition to the southbound San Diego (405) Freeway, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Jamie Stewart.

MyNewsLA

Rescuers airlift hiker by helicopter out of Runyon Canyon; man is in grave condition

A man was airlifted out of Runyon Canyon by a Los Angeles Fire Department rescue crew about 9:15 a.m. Sunday, according to authorities. The 40-year-old hiker was taken by rescue helicopter from the Hollywood Hills site to a hospital, where he was listed in grave condition, according to an LAFD statement. About 32 L.A. Fire personnel assisted in the incident, according to the statement. A video posted on the Citizen App shows a person being hoisted by a helicopter into the sky. Soon after, in another incident in the Runyon Canyon area, the Los Angeles Police Department said officers assisted in a medical emergency involving two minors. The incident occurred near Fuller and Hillside avenue around 9:40 a.m. Very little information was available. Officers from the Police Department and the LAFD responded to the emergency in which the two minors were hospitalized before being released to family members.

LA Times

4 dead after shooting in North Hills; no ongoing threat to public, police say

Four people, including two children, were found dead after a shooting on Wednesday evening, May 27, in North Hills, Los Angeles police said. The shooting in the residential area occurred around 7:50 p.m. on the 16000 block of Londelius Street, according to police. Officials offered no details about a possible suspect, but said that there was no ongoing threat to the public. Other circumstances, including a motive for the killings, were unclear. The identities of the victims and their ages also were not made available. Officials said two of the victims were minors.

LA Daily News

LAPD motorcycle officer injured in crash on 101 Freeway in Woodland Hills

A Los Angeles Police Department motorcycle officer was hospitalized after he was involved in a crash on the 101 Freeway in Woodland Hills. The crash was reported at 11:33 p.m. Friday on the northbound Ventura Freeway at Topanga Canyon Boulevard, the California Highway Patrol reported. The officer was injured and taken to a hospital, according to an LAPD spokesman.

LA Daily News

Natural gas leak snarls traffic at LAX after gas line struck during construction

Repairs are underway after a natural gas line was broken during construction, snarling traffic near the Los Angeles International Airport. The six-inch gas line was struck by a third-party contractor conducting utility work around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday along Sepulveda Boulevard, one of the main access points to LAX, according to SoCal Gas. SoCal Gas crews are working to complete temporary repairs to stop the leak. It's expected to be permanently fixed Thursday morning. The incident forced the closure of several lanes of Sepulveda Boulevard overnight.

ABC7

California Wildfires Map

Track wildfire origins, perimeters and air pollution with the L.A. Times California wildfires map.

LA Times

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

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Community

Cadet Program Launches at Fire Station 11

The LAFD Youth & Cadet Classroom Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony took place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at LAFD Fire Station 11 in Westlake. Funded by an investment from Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, the newly built, fully furnished classroom establishes a permanent onsite facility to officially launch a community Cadet Program that serves as a localized hub for cadet education, physical fitness training, and youth public safety outreach.

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Above & Beyond

Mental Health Awareness Month

As most of you are aware, May is Mental Health Awareness Month! This is a time to recognize the importance of psychological wellness, emotional resilience, and the strength it takes to care for ourselves and one another. In the fire service, you are trained to respond to crises, protect others, and remain composed under pressure. Day after day, you may be exposed to traumatic incidents, operational stress, disrupted sleep, cumulative loss, family strain, and the constant demands of serving the public. While these experiences are part of the profession, they can also have a lasting impact on mental health over time. Mental health challenges do not discriminate based on rank, assignment, years on the job, or perceived toughness. Stress, anxiety, burnout, depression, substance misuse, emotional exhaustion, and trauma-related symptoms are realities that many of your brothers’ and sisters’ in service silently experience throughout their careers. Seeking support is not a weakness; it is professionalism, self-awareness, and strength. Click HERE for more information.

UFLAC

Firefighter III

Malen W. Jacobs

Deceased: 5/24/2026

Appointed: 3/10/1962

Assignment: FS 38

Retired: 12/17/1987

Firefighter III

Robert L. Collis

Deceased: 5/19/2026

Appointed: 1/15/1979

Assignment: Community Service Unit

Retired: 1/15/2005

Engineer

Thomas H. Croell

Deceased: 5/15/2026

Appointed: 4/30/1960

Assignment: FS 8

Retired: 7/5/1998

Captain I

Patrick J. Conlin

Deceased: 5/2/2026

Appointed: 11/24/1962

Assignment: FS 101

Retired: 5/28/1995

Captain I

Lawrence J. Jarvis

Deceased: 4/30/2026

Appointed: 2/28/1977

Assignment: FS 97

Retired: 3/31/2010

Firefighter III

Gary W. Craig

Deceased: 4/19/2026

Appointed: 8/10/1980

Assignment: FS 44

Retired: 9/29/2011

Captain II

William G. Quinn

Deceased: 4/7/2026

Appointed: 11/2/1963

Assignment: FS 4

Retired: 9/7/2003

Firefighter III

William K. McOsker

Deceased: 4/5/2026

Appointed: 6/10/1961

Assignment: FS 101

Retired: 5/11/1989

Battalion Chief

James H. Tanner

Deceased: 4/5/2026

Appointed: 8/29/1964

Assignment: Battalion 17

Retired: 11/30/1989

Captain I

John M. Behne

Deceased: 3/21/2026

Appointed: 6/27/1959

Assignment: FS 84

Retired: 6/29/1982

Engineer

Louis P. Navarro Jr.

Deceased: 3/19/2026

Appointed: 4/27/1975

Assignment: FS 108

Retired: 4/29/2006

Captain II

Raymond C. Donckels

Deceased: 3/19/2026

Appointed: 6/12/1971

Assignment: FS 93

Retired: 7/14/2002