Landslide Damages Homes In Sherman Oaks

March 13, 2024 ·

A landslide damaged 3 homes in Sherman Oaks. Photo courtesy of James Fitzgerald via Unsplash.

SHERMAN OAKS—Three homes suffered damage because of a landslide in Sherman Oaks on Wednesday, March 13. The Los Angeles Fire Department reported that the homes damaged were located near N. Ventura Canyon Avenue. The incident was reported at 2:51 a.m.

Firefighters responded to reports of a large tree down and wires down in the backyard of a residence. Responders arrived to find a large portion of a hillside had slid down toward at least three homes. Several people were evacuated from at least one of the homes. A primary search of the homes revealed no patients, but a more thorough (secondary) search will be conducted after daybreak.

The Department of Building and Safety is responding to assess the structures and hillsides. PIO Captain Cody Weireter was on the scene to assess and discuss what transpired. There were no reports of any injuries during the incident.

By Trevor

In category:Sherman Oaks
Tags:
Next Post

Update Provided On Tesla Cybertruck Accident Near Beverly Hills Hotel

BEVERLY HILLS—On Tuesday, March 12, Sgt. Jeffrey Neuman of the Beverly Hills Police Department provided Canyon News an update on the Cyber Truck Accident that occurred on March 3 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. On March 3, at approximately 11:46…
Read
Previous Post

Topanga Canyon Boulevard Closed Because Of Rockslide

TOPANGA CANYON—Part of Topanga Canyon Boulevard near Grand View Drive was closed on Monday, March 11 near the Santa Monica Mountains. Boulders and debris in the road was a result of the closure because of heavy rains in the region…
Read
Random Post

'Sunset Strip After Dark' Celebration At Whisky A Go Go

WEST HOLLYWOOD—The city of West Hollywood's annual Historic Preservation Celebration will take place on Wednesday, August 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Whisky a Go Go, located at 8901 Sunset Boulevard. For 2025, the event - Sunset…
Read
Random Post

Monica Sementilli Sentenced To Life For Murdering Fabio Sementilli

WOODLAND HILLS—On Monday, June 23, 2025, the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office announced that Monica Sementilli was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for orchestrating the 2017 murder of her husband, renowned hairdresser Fabio Sementilli. The…
Read
Random Post

Burn Area Access Passes Available For PCH

MALIBU—On February 21, the city of Malibu revealed on its Facebook page that Caltrans expanded PCH access for: -Burn area residents -Essential businesses in the burn area, such as brick-and-mortar-type businesses, caretakers, healthcare workers, grocery workers, babysitters, etc. -School bus…
Read
Random Post

L.A. Metro Extension Through West Hollywood Approved

WEST HOLLYWOOD—On March 26, the Los Angeles Metro Board of Directors met and approved the plan for the proposed project to extend the K Line, one of the light rail lines, through West Hollywood. According to reporting by KTLA5 in…
Read