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WESTWOOD—On Monday, October 20, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported a fire was extinguished in Westwood.

The fire was reported at 4:40 p.m. at 1545 S Bentley Avenue. One auto vehicle was on fire in the subterranean parking of a four-story modern apartment building (three residential floors over parking).

The fire was extinguished in 21 minutes by first-arriving companies, with no injuries reported.

Though the fire itself was contained to the vehicle, firefighters are now working to evacuate smoke from the building and shut down all activated sprinklers. No details on the cause of the fire have been disclosed to the public.

 

By Danny Jones

 

 

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—On Saturday, October 18, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported a structure fire at 11:32 p.m. The fire transpired at a one-story single-family dwelling located at 6720 W. Sunset Blvd.

There was a well-involved with fire and exposing two additional structures: a motel to the east and another single-family home to the south. Firefighters coordinated a defensive attack on the primary structure and prioritized protection of the other two buildings.

The fire was knocked down in 40 minutes with a total of 59 firefighters on scene. There were no reports of any injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

 

By Danny Jones

 

 

MALIBU—The city of Malibu announced on Tuesday, September 30, that city staff are working to recoup federal disaster reimbursement for public infrastructure damages as a result of recent wildfires in January 2025. The Palisades and Franklin Fires impacted the Malibu area with varying degrees of damage.

On January 8, 2025, President Biden issued a Major Disaster Declaration, unlocking FEMA Public Assistance funding. Since then, City staff have worked tirelessly to secure reimbursement for fire recovery costs—ensuring Malibu residents aren’t left to shoulder the financial burden. A total of 17 projects totaling more than $13.28 million in damages have been submitted.

The breakdown:

• Debris Removal (Cat A): $1.86M – clearing burned material from city roads, parks, and properties.

• Emergency Protective Measures (Cat B): $5.16M – costs for the Emergency Operations Center, City Hall smoke cleanup, sandbags, guardrail protection, septic tank abatement, and emergency security.

• Roads & Bridges (Cat C): $1M – fire-related roadway and bridge repairs.

• Water Control Facilities (Cat D): $3.16M – storm drains and deep-water systems, especially in Big Rock.

• Parks & Facilities (Cat G): $2.1M – repairs at Las Flores Creek Park and other recreation areas.

FEMA covers 100 percent of emergency work for the first 180 days. After 180 days, any expenses would follow FEMA 75 percent thereafter (with California covering 18.75 percent and Malibu 6.25 percent).

Malibu is also pursuing Hazard Mitigation Grants for projects like drainage repairs, traffic signal backup power, and private property wildfire mitigation—building resilience for the future.

To see the presentation to the Malibu City Council on the reimbursement work visithttps://malibucity.org/DocumentCenter/View/36486/FEMA-Reimbursements-Presentation-to-Council-982025-?fbclid=IwY2xjawNJ_e5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBrVHRJRnJuajczS20wVVJRAR6xKbOEotb6Iy4LS62WK0Kq5VbMGXh1XdZcRFnJinr9UHK-LxrfK_uPuT_oQQ_aem_3_vfsbuvdOONinLGrVzxwQ.

 

By Danny Jones

MALIBU—On Wednesday, September 24, a homeless encampment fire was reported around 5 p.m. by the Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 88. The fire transpired along Stuart Ranch Road in on privately owned vacant land nearby the gated Malibu Racquet Club entrance.

The small cooking fire was contained within the encampment area (no spread) and was quickly put out by the firefighters. City staff and the LA County Sheriff’s Dept. identified the encampment this morning and had the individual removed while working with the property owner to have the encampment debris cleared immediately. This is the first homeless-related fire in 2025 that involved a Fire Department response.

The city of Malibu announced on its Facebook page that:

“To effectively address encampments, the City’s Homeless Outreach Team and Sheriff’s Department will work with LA County’s Emergency Centralized Response Center (ECRC) to facilitate same-day homeless shelter placements as needed. The ECRC was launched earlier this year to better coordinate homeless services and was a key resource for encampment clearances during the Franklin and Palisades Fires.”

The city has announced when there’s a threat to public safety like a cooking or warming fire, city staff and the Sheriff’s Department can immediately remove an encampment, even without the city’s fire season emergency declaration in place. (The City Council will consider the emergency declaration at the next Council meeting).

For more details on the Malibu’s efforts to address homelessness, visit www.MalibuCity.org/Homelessness.

 

By Danny Jones

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—On Tuesday, September 23, the Los Angeles Fire Department announced they battled a two-story fourplex fire on 2327 N. Beachwood Drive. The fire was reported at 5:47 p.m. with light smoke initially showing and fire inside a wall, as reported by the first-arriving company.

Due to the complex location, firefighters carefully ensured all hot spots were extinguished before declaring knockdown at the 32-minute mark.

LADOT requested for traffic control in the area, while LAFD crews remained on scene for overhaul of the damage. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined and there were no reports of any injuries.

SHERMAN OAKS—The Los Angeles Fire Department reported a one-story fire at an automotive repair business on Friday, August 8.

The blaze was reported at 7:29 p.m. at 13300 W Burbank Bl. By 7:45 p.m. the LAFD reported 40 firefighters took just 16 minutes to access, confine and fully extinguish fire within a freestanding one-story 2,100 square foot automotive repair facility of cinder-block construction. The property was built in 1955.

There were no reports of any injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

By Danny Jones

WOODLAND HILLS—On Friday, August 1, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported a kitchen fire erupted at the Blu Jam Cafe at 4:31 p.m. The establishment is located at 23311 W. Mulholland Dr.

The fire was inside one unit in a one-story strip mall. Companies on scene reported heavy smoke from the restaurant and requested additional companies, including help from Los Angeles County Fire resources that were nearby at the time of incident origin. DOT was notified for traffic control.

By 5:04 p.m., the kitchen fire in the Blu Jam Cafe was declared extinguished in 33 minutes. A total of 117 firefighters on scene were able to confine the fire to just one unit, preventing spread to the rest of the strip mall.

Companies remained on the scene for overhaul and salvage of any property that is possible — expect traffic to be affected in the area. There were no reports of any injuries.

Blu Jam Cafe was established in 2006. On their website, the establishment states:

“Fresh ingredients including produce are delivered all week long at each of our locations. We strive to serve the best, so we source the best. We take pride in partnering with smaller companies, farms and purveyors because we believe in attention to detail, quality and service. This is the Blu Jam way.

Some of our friends include Babe Farms, Grimmway Farms, Lili Farms, Milo’s Poultry Farms, Creekstone Farms, Wild Isles, Butternut Mountain, Bar-M, Chasin Foods, Caffe LA, Kaena Wines, and the list continues to grow as we go.”

They have locations in Hollywood, Downtown LA, Brentwood, Sherman Oaks, Woodland Hills and Atwater Village.

By Danny Jones

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—On Sunday, June 29, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported they battled a fire in Hollywood.

The fire was reported at 1:55 a.m. at 6221 W. Afton Place at a one-story, craftsman style single family dwelling with fire showing.

Firefighters are in the offensive mode with additional resources enroute. A total of 32 firefighters extinguished the blaze by 2:17 a.m. There were no reports of any injuries reported.

There were no other structures damaged during the blaze.

By Danny Jones

CALIFORNIA—The Los Angeles Fire Department battled a structure fire at a massage business on Tuesday, June 17 in the Beverly Grove area.

The incident was reported at 4:13 p.m. at 8217 W. Beverly Blvd. By 4:33 p.m. the fire was extinguished by 46 firefighters in 20 minutes.

The building is a split level, one story in the front with two stories in the back. The fire was lapping out the first story window up to the second floor at the rear of the building.

Firefighters conducted a transitional attack (applying water from the outside) to quickly knock back some of the fire while crews readied for an interior fire attack.

The fire was prevented from extending to the second floor or the attic. One patient is being evaluated for a minor burn injury. There were no other occupants located inside the building. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

By Danny Jones

PACIFIC PALISADES—On Wednesday, May 21, the Los Angeles Fire Department announced they battled a structure fire in Pacific Palisades.

Officials received the call at 1:06 p.m. about a one-story fire at 1174 N. Las Pulgas Place.

There was smoke showing upon arrival. Firefighters went into offensive mode against a working attic fire.

By 1:42 p.m., the fire was reported extinguished by 32 firefighters in 36 minutes. There were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

By Danny Jones

SHERMAN OAKS—The LAFD battled an apartment fire on Thursday, April 3. The blaze was reported at 8:38 a.m. at 13420 W. Huston Street. Smoke was showing from the third floor, and there was an active fire in one first floor unit of a two story apartment building.

By 9:06 a.m. officials reported that the fire had been extinguished. A total of 54 LAFD Firefighters took just 28 minutes to extinguish fire in a two story garden style apartment building that quickly extended from one first floor unit to a pair of units on the second floor of the 76 year-old structure.

One adult male civilian who experienced smoke exposure was transported by LAFD ambulance to an area hospital in undetermined condition. Another civilian at a nearby address is currently being evaluated at scene by paramedics for the LAFD for an unspecified medical complaint. The cause of the fire is under active investigation.

By Trevor

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—On March 20, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported that they battled a blaze at the Hollywood Hotel. The fire was reported at 8 p.m. at 7047 W. Franklin Avenue.

First arriving companies reported a two-story garden style apartment, doing business as the Hollywood Hotel, with fire and smoke showing from a unit on the first floor.

By 8:14 p.m. firefighters were able to knockdown the blaze in 14 minutes with 35 firefighters on scene. Crews remain on scene for overhaul and to ensure no fire spread beyond the unit of origin. DOT has shut down Franklin Ave between La Brea and Orange.

By Trevor

MALIBU—The city of Malibu indicated on their Facebook page a warning about lithium-ion batteries as a result of the Palisades Fire.

An individual’s home may be impacted by lithium-ion batteries, battery storage systems, and electrical vehicles that have been partially damaged or destroyed. The city warns that batteries can re-ignite, explode, or emit toxic gases even after the fire has been extinguished.

Household items with lithium-ion batteries include:
-Electric/hybrid vehicles
-Electric bikes/scooters
-Wheelchairs
-Home alarms
-Power banks/stations
-Drones
-Power tool batteries
-Game controllers
-Digital cameras
-Headphones, cell phones, laptops, tablets, calculators
-Vaping devices

Individuals can protect themselves by:
-If you hear a popping or hissing noise, or see smoke or fire:

-Do NOT attempt to extinguish the fire
-Leave the area immediately
-Move upwind at least 330 feet away
-Call 911

Avoid touching fire-damaged products containing lithium-ion batteries—they can still ignite. For more information about recovery resources, visit Recovery.LACounty.Gov/.

By Trevor

STUDIO CITY—On Wednesday, January 8, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported a 4-story house fire at 8:52 p.m. The blaze was reported at 3656 N Sunswept Drive.

By 10 p.m., firefighters reported the fire had been knocked down. It took over 50 firefighters to extinguish the fire. There were no reported injuries during the incident.

The fire extended into the surrounding vegetation, created small spot fires and caused some (extent not known at this time) damage to exposed buildings.

The collapse of the home was captured by reporters on live television with Fox 11 in Los Angeles.

By Trevor

SHERMAN OAKS—The Los Angeles Fire Department battled a garage fire on Sunday, December 15. The blaze was reported at 8:21 p.m. at 14321 W. Hartsook St. A detached garage well involved in fire, exposing another garage. By 8:50 p.m., the LAFD reported the incident transpired at 14314 W Magnolia Blvd.

The first arriving 20 firefighters extinguished the fire in 29 minutes with no injuries reported.

Firefighters contained the fire to the unit of origin, prevented extension to the exposed garage. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No additional details about the fire have been disclosed to the public.

By Trevor

SHERMAN OAKS—On Saturday, December 7, the Los Angeles Fire Department battled a structure fire in Sherman Oaks. The blaze was reported at 8:52 p.m. at 4605 N Tobias Avenue.

The fire involved a one-story single family dwelling with a detached garage fully involved with fire. Reports of imminent roof collapse and downed power lines. No additional details about the blaze have been disclosed to the public.

By Trevor

WOODLAND HILLS—On Monday, November 25, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported that they battled a fire that erupted at a garage and attic of a one-story home. The incident was reported at 8:14 p.m. at 23016 W Sylvan St.

By 8:36 p.m. a total of 35 firefighters took just 22 minutes in a well-coordinated firefighting offense to extinguish heavy fire at the 4,300 square foot one-story home. There were no reports of any injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

By Trevor

MALIBU—On Monday, November 18, the city of Malibu reported that dangerous fire weather is expected from Monday night November 18 thru Thursday, November 21, due to Santa Ana winds 15 – 30 mph, gusts up to 45 mph in some areas.

The public should be prepared for potential fires, evacuations, power & traffic signal outages, hazardous roads. Come to a complete stop at any malfunctioning traffic signal. Individuals should be extremely cautious with any activities that could start a fire, such as working with landscaping equipment.

Closely monitor weather conditions and emergency information on local news, especially AM / FM radio which will function with handheld and car radios which will work when the power is out.

Look up and note your zone on Genasys Zone, LA County’s emergency information website at https://protect.genasys.com/search. During a disaster, evacuation, shelter and other emergency information will be posted there, and agencies will use those zones in messaging.

On November 6, the Broad Fire in Malibu led to power outages west of Malibu and the nearby Santa Monica Mountains into Calabasas and Agoura Hills. The public was warned to be prepared for possible evacuations, power outages, hazardous road conditions, and traffic signal cuts. Motorists were advised to stop completely at any intersection with a traffic light that is not functioning properly according to California law. Monitor AM/FM radio (99.1 FM KBUU) for information.

Some residents were warned and forced to evacuate as a result of the Broad Fire. The Red Flag warning was in effect until Thursday morning with wind gusts up to 75 mph were expected. Santa Monica College campus in Malibu was closed Wednesday as a result of the fire.

The public is informed to make sure that sign up for emergency alerts from the city of Malibu, at www.malibucity.org/alerts, and LA County, at https://ready.lacounty.gov/alerts.

By Trevor

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—On Saturday, November 16, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported that a fast-moving fire in Hollywood consumed an automotive parts store and seriously damaged a pair of adjacent restaurants.

The LAFD received the first of several 9-1-1 calls at 4:21 p.m. on November 16, reporting a fire at 1306 North Highland Avenue in Hollywood.

Firefighters arrived quickly at the northeast corner of Highland Avenue and Fountain Avenue to find heavy smoke showing from AutoZone, an automotive parts retailer anchoring a 10,100 square foot one-story L-shaped strip mall that shared a roof and attic with an adjoining delicatessen and sushi restaurant.

Assuring all occupants safely evacuated AutoZone, first arriving firefighters, bolstered by additional responders, commenced an unwavering attack with handlines on ever-growing flames deep within the auto parts store for a half-hour, until conditions became untenable due to visible structural compromise.

The flames were fed by contents of the auto parts store that spread within the attic to heavily impact the northern section of Fat Sal’s Deli and the adjacent Sushi Ajito, a well-coordinated transition was made to defensive operations as 124 LAFD responders under the command of Assistant Chief Douglas Lewis worked tirelessly for an additional 90 minutes to fully extinguish the major emergency blaze before any off premises buildings could be affected. There were no injuries were reported.

Though 9-1-1 callers initially reported an “explosive fire” involving a “battery” within the auto parts store that employees sought unsuccessfully to control with fire extinguishers, the specific cause of the fire remains under active investigation.

By Trevor

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—On Monday, November 11, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported they were battling a greater structure alarm fire in Hollywood.

The LAFD reported the incident at 11:24 p.m. on West Gregory Avenue. Offensive fire attack on flames from a one-story commercial building threatening a one-story home and three-story apartment building.

By 11:50 p.m. 54 Firefighters took just 26 minutes in an offensive fire attack that confined flames to a one-story detached garage at the rear of the property, preventing fire spread to an adjacent one-story home and three-story apartment building.

There were no reports of any injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

By Trevor

MALIBU—On Wednesday, November 6, it was reported by the city of Malibu that the Broad Fire threatened properties throughout the region. Malibu City Hall was close to the public Wednesday and the Senior Center, Community Center at Bluffs Park, swimming pool, and all parks are closed until further notice. In an abundance of caution, all scheduled public meetings are also being suspended this week.

A wildfire in Malibu Canyon and Pacific Coast Highway was reported and progress has taken a standstill. Extremely hazardous fire conditions (strong winds) were reported. Malibu Canyon southbound was closed, but northbound is open. All lanes of PCH are closed from Corral Canyon to Webb Way. The brush fire was reported around 9 a.m.

Forward progress held at 50 acres. Crews were on scene, cutting fire lines. Three structures were damaged including one home. The Los Angeles County Fire Dept responded with water dropping aircraft, but they’re being released. Shelter in place order was issued for Malibu Road from Webb Way west to PCH. The Fire Department remained on scene for mop-up.

There were power outages west of Malibu and the nearby Santa Monica Mountains into Calabasas and Agoura Hills. The public was warned to be prepared for possible evacuations, power outages, hazardous road conditions, and traffic signal cuts. Motorists were advised to stop completely at any intersection with a traffic light that is not functioning properly according to California law. Monitor AM/FM radio (99.1 FM KBUU) for information.

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District announced that, due to strong winds and hazardous fire conditions, power outages, and potential road closures, all four Malibu schools will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 7. All programs at Webster Elementary, Malibu Elementary, Malibu Middle and Malibu High are affected. The Malibu Boys & Girls Club will be closed and all campus activities and events are canceled for the day. For more information visit https://www.smmusd.org/.

Caltrans District 7 posted on X “@LACOFD responded to #BroadFire at E88 W. Pacific coast Hwy & S. Malibu Canyon Rd. in Malibu Bluffs Park. @LACOFD requested northbound PCH closed at Webb Way & southbound PCH closed at John Tyler Road. Map below. www.Quickmap.dot.ca.gov.

Some residents were warned and forced to evacuate as a result of the Broad Fire. The Red Flag warning was in effect until Thursday morning with wind gusts up to 75 mph were expected. Santa Monica College campus in Malibu was closed Wednesday as a result of the fire.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station posted on Facebook at 7:05 p.m. that the Los Angeles County Fire Department reports the Broad Fire’s forward progress has stopped. The fire has been held at 50 acres and is 15 percent contained.

By Trevor

SHERMAN OAKS—On Monday, October 21, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported that at 2:38 a.m. a structure fire in Sherman Oaks had been extinguished at 13817 W Ventura Blvd.

At 2:07 a.m. firefighters responded to a structure fire to find an outside fire extending into a 50’ x 100’ one story, commercial building.

A knockdown was achieved in 31 minutes with no injuries reported. The metal clad building sustained damage across the back and into the rear of the building. No further details about the fire has been disclosed to the public.

By Trevor

BRENTWOOD—On Friday, August 16, the Los Angels Fire Department reported they were battling a two-story structure fire in Brentwood.

The blaze was reported at 12:04 p.m. at 2501 N Banyan Dr. The property was under construction with fire showing. The LAFD reported that by 2:23 p.m. the fire was contained.

The first arriving 26 firefighters extinguished the fire in 19 minutes with no injuries reported. The interior of the home was still exposed framing, but the firefighter’s quick actions stopped the fire from extending to other parts of the property.

By Trevor

WOODLAND HILLS—On Wednesday, August 7, the Los Angeles Fire Department battled a two-story condo fire in Woodland Hills.

The fire was reported at 12:15 p.m. at 22101 W. Burbank Blvd. The two-story condo complex (four units, each 2 stories) with fire inside the walls. Two additional task forces requested due to the size of building and need for more firefighters to locate the fire and determine if there is extension from the pipe alley through the adjoining units.

Over 50 firefighters conducted a coordinate search to locate, isolate and extinguish fire in the walls of a two story (4 unit, each two floors) condo complex. During the 45 min operation, firefighters used thermal imaging cameras and strategically opened walls where needed to extinguish the fire. There are no reported injuries reported. The exact cause of the fire is under investigation.

By Trevor

STUDIO CITY—The Los Angeles Fire Department announced one person was killed during a fire in Studio City on Monday, August 5.

The LAFD reported that at 9:23 p.m. they were called to the scene of a structure fire at 4258 N Colfax Avenue. The two-story garden-style apartment complex had heavy fire in one unit on the first floor.

By 9:40 p.m., officials reported 36 firefighters extinguished the blaze in 17 minutes. Firefighters conducted a search in the unit and located a deceased person. LAFD Arson investigators are responding per protocol for a fatality.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner will determine the identity of the victim and cause of death. No further details about the fire or the cause have been disclosed to the public.

By Trevor

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—The Los Angeles Fire Department reported on Thursday, July 25 that they battled a one-story single-family structure fire at 4:27 p.m. located at 1432 N. Detroit Street.

By 4:48 p.m., officials indicated the blaze was contained. Crews deployed hose lines and ascended ladders to ventilate the roof. The coordinated effort of 42 firefighters on scene resulted in the flames being extinguished in 21 minutes. There were no reported injuries during the incident. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

By Trevor

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—On Sunday, July 21, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported at 11:22 p.m. that they extinguished a fire located at 7230 W. Franklin Avenue.

The LAFD reported Firefighters discovered fire affecting four total units of a three-story apartment building. Crews coordinated interior fire attack with roof ventilation, and all flames were extinguished in 41 minutes by a total of 56 firefighters.

Two patients were treated for smoke inhalation. Crews remained on scene for overhaul. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation. There were no reports of any other injuries.

By Trevor

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—On Tuesday, June 25, the Los Angeles Fire Department battled a two-story vacant fire at 6920 Sunset Blvd. The fire was reported at 6:33 a.m.

Men and women of the LAFD responded to the 2-story vacant structure, they found heavy fire showing, from this site of a previous burn. Firefighters are utilizing heavy streams to protect exposures.

It took 45 firefighters, 29 minutes to knockdown flames in the vacant building. One 35-year-old female patient was transported to a local hospital with burn injuries. LAFD heavy equipment operators, along with Building and Safety, will be on-scene to evaluate the building (the site of multiple previous burns) for demolition due to safety concerns.

Sunset Boulevard was closed between Highland Avenue and Orange Drive. PIO Adam Vangerpen was on-scene for media staging at Sunset and Highland to address the blaze. There were no reports of any additional injuries.

By Trevor

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—The Los Angeles Fire Department battled a two-story fire in Hollywood on Sunday, May 26. The fire was reported at 1:52 a.m. at 1816 N. Wilton Place.

Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire showing from a two-story vacant craftsman-style home. For a portion of the fire, firefighters retreated into the defensive mode and fought the fire from the exterior only. They transitioned again inside the structure to finish extinguishing the flames in hard-to-reach areas.

It took a total of 70 firefighters, 49 minutes to access, confine, and extinguish the flames. There were no reports of any injuries during the blaze. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

By Trevor

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—On Sunday, May 19, the Los Angeles Fire Department battled a fire at an abandoned hotel at 1624 Schrader Blvd. The LAFD was alerted of the blaze at 3:15 a.m.

The fire was categorized as a Major Emergency at 4:15 a.m. A total of 126 LAFD firefighters were assigned to battle the blaze with heavy fire in the sub-floor/basement, both above ground floors and attic of a vacant and abandoned two-story hotel. There were no reports of any injuries.

It took 98 minutes to access, confine and fully extinguish heavy fire in the sub-floor/basement, both above ground floors and attic of a vacant and abandoned two-story hotel. The cause of the fire is under investigation. LAFD Public Information Officer – Firefighter David Ortiz arrived on the scene to address the media at 5:20 a.m.

By Trevor

MALIBU—The city of Malibu announced on its website on April 25 that it will be offering two free fire extinguisher training sessions for community members as part of the city’s efforts toward community-wide emergency preparedness, Wednesday, May 15, at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Malibu City Hall.

The one-hour training sessions will be taught by the City’s Fire Safety Liaisons. A classroom session will cover fire extinguisher mechanics, decision making on when to use a fire extinguisher, and safety considerations. The second part of the training will include a live- fire hands on exercise, with safety supervision.

To register for either training session, email Emergency Services Coordinator Sarah Flores at saflores@malibucity.org.

By Trevor

WESTWOOD—On Tuesday, April 23, the Los Angeles Fire Department battled a storage fire that transpired in Westwood. The blaze was reported at 10:12 a.m. at 1391 S. Westwood Blvd.

It took 60 firefighters about 29 minutes to access, confine and fully extinguish flames in a storage shed to the rear of a one-story row of commercial businesses. This prevented the fire from spreading to the common attic shared by an adjacent one-story restaurant and gallery.

There were no reports of any injuries during the incident. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

By Trevor

SHERMAN OAKS—A two-story house fire was reported by the Los Angeles Fire Department on Friday, April 12. The fire was reported at 3:49 p.m. at 3935 N. Witzel Drive. The fire was reported in the attic and concealed wall space adjacent to fireplace/chimney.

The first arriving 30 LAFD firefighters took just 28 minutes to access, confine and fully extinguish fire in the attic of a 3,397 square foot two story home. The blaze was extinguished at 4:17 p.m.

There were no reports of any injuries. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

By Trevor

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—On March 28, the Los Angeles Fire Department extinguished a four-story residential building fire at 1310 N Detroit Street. The LAFD reported the blaze at 4:57 p.m.

Los Angeles City and County firefighters responded to a four-story residential building with smoke showing from the rear. Crews made access to the smoke-filled building, instructing residents to shelter inside of their apartment units. Firefighters located one unit on the third floor with contents burning inside, causing the heavy smoke conditions throughout the building.

It took the first 50 LAFD firefighters (along with help from LACoFD) 36 minutes to access, confine, and extinguish the flames. Thankfully, firefighter communications with residents (telling them to stay in their units without opening the door to the smoky conditions) kept the many building occupants safe. There were no reported injuries despite the building being heavily occupied.

One man returned home from the store to find his apartment destroyed. The American Red Cross is responding to assist the individual during this time of being displaced by the fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

By Trevor

SHERMAN OAKS—On Tuesday, March 19, the Los Angeles Fire Department indicated they battled a knockdown structure fire that was reported at 9:47 p.m.

The home was located at 15314 Dickens St. where firefighters responded to an automotive shop (collision repair & paint shop) to find heavy smoke coming from inside the building.

Crews got access to the inside of the building and found multiple vehicles burning inside. It took the first 28 firefighters just 18 minutes to access, confine, and extinguish the flames. There were no reported injuries during the blaze. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by officials.

By Trevor

STUDIO CITY—The home of model and actress Cara Delevinge, 31, was destroyed by a fire on Friday, March 15. The Los Angeles Fire Department noted they responded to the blaze at 6:13 a.m. at 3265 N. Oakdell Lane in Studio City.

Firefighters arrived to find a 6,650 square foot two-story home built in 1971, with heavy fire in the rear, which consumed one room in the rear and developed into a deep-seated attic fire. Crews confirmed all occupants were out of the home, and then pulled back into defensive mode due to the long duration of heavy fire exposing the structure. The house subsequently sustained a roof collapse, as firefighters continued to apply hose streams from the exterior.

It took 94 firefighters two hours and 16 minutes to access, confine, and extinguish the flames. One firefighter was transported in fair condition, and one occupant sustained minor smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by officials.

It was reported earlier that both of Delevinge’s cats died as a result of the fire, but the model later clarified via social media that those reports were inaccurate.

Delevingne was not home at the time of the fire. She posted the following message on her Instagram page:

“My heart is broken today. I cannot believe it. Life can change in a blink of an eye. So, cherish what you have.” She also posted on her page. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all the firefighters and people that have showed up to help…”

The actress has appeared in the films “Paper Towns,” “Suicide Squad,” “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” and “Tell it Like a Woman.” She has walked in fashion shows for Tory Burch, Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Dolce and Cabana and Louis Vuitton.

By Trevor

GRIFFITH PARK—On Sunday, March 3 it was reported by the Los Angeles Fire Department that a traffic collision transpired at 10:58 p.m. on eastbound 134 freeway at 48 Riverside Drive.

One passenger vehicle fell from the Riverside Drive (sometimes referenced as Victory Boulevard) freeway overpass, striking the concrete center divider of the Ventura Freeway (SR134) below, and catching fire. Two individuals from that vehicle self-extricated prior to the arrival of the LAFD.

A 65 year-old male and a 60 year-old male (unknown affiliation) with unspecified injuries were taken by paramedics to regional trauma centers in serious, but stable condition. No other injuries were reported. Firefighters remained at scene to control the stubborn flames of the still burning vehicle. No escalating or off-site hazard has been identified.

By Trevor

PACIFIC PALISADES—On Sunday, March 3, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported that they battled a two-story fire at a home at 2:02 p.m. at 17606 W Camino De Yatasto.

A total of 31 firefighters took 34 minutes to access, confine and fully extinguish a fire involving a vehicle and contents within the garage of a 5,288 square foot property. There were no reports of any injury. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by officials.

By Trevor

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—On January 17, firefighters with the Los Angeles Fire Department rescued two men from a burning building, before extinguishing the flames consuming a one-story Hollywood home.

Firefighters responded to reports of smoke in the area, and arrived to find a one-story single-family home with fire showing at 3 a.m. on the 1300 block of North Cherokee Avenue.

The LAFD reported on its website that while initiating an offensive fire attack, the first engine company found two people trapped behind a double-keyed security gate inside the structure. Firefighters used forcible entry tools to access the area, and rescued two adult males that were transported to a local hospital (one in critical condition, one in grave condition). The status of the victims’ injuries is not known.

During the rescue, the fire continued to expand. The engine company resumed fire attack operations after rescuing the two patients, but the fire had grown rapidly. The crew was inside the structure when a flashover occurred. Only one member was found to have burns on their ears, but all four members of the crew were transported for observation at the hospital. All four firefighters were released later in the morning.

It took 48 firefighters 31 minutes to access, confine, and extinguish the flames. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

By Trevor

MALIBU—The city of Malibu reported on its website that Southern California Edison informed the city of a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff on Serra, Cuthbert and Nicholas circuits in Malibu 9 a.m., Wednesday, November 8 through 3 p.m. on Thursday, November 9 due to hazardous fire conditions, in order to prevents its equipment from starting a fire.

The Cuthbert Circuit area is approximately Latigo Canyon Road to Bonsall Drive and from PCH approximately one mile inland. The Nicholas Circuit area is from Malibu Lagoon eastward to Getty Villa and about 4 miles inland. Serra circuit runs through Malibu Canyon and approximately from Seaver Drive inland to Mulholland Highway. Look up circuit maps and other PSPS information on the city of Malibu website. Individuals can view current power outages and other PSPS information on the SCE website.

The National Weather Service issued a Fire Weather Watch for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, including Malibu, due to gusty Santa Ana winds and very low humidity from 12 p.m. Wednesday, November 8 through 6 p.m., Thursday, November 9.

There is a 50 percent chance of winds reaching Red Flag duration Wed. afternoon through Thursday afternoon. North/northeast winds of 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph, and humidity ranging from 8 – 20 percent. If fire ignition occurs there could be rapid spread of wildfire that would lead to a threat to life and property. See NWS LA/Oxnard weather information.

Be prepared for potential fires, evacuations, and power outages and hazardous road conditions due to branches in the road and traffic signal outages. Under California law, always approach an intersection with a malfunctioning traffic signal as if it were an all-way stop sign.

Malibu is coordinating on preparedness with the LA County Fire and Sheriff’s Departments, Caltrans and LA County Public Works.

The Public Safety Team is coordinating with the Sheriff’s Host Team and Malibu Homeless Outreach Team to engage with people experiencing homelessness in Malibu about fire prevention and being prepared for potential evacuations. The Public Works Team will be patrolling the roads monitoring for road hazards, debris, and downed power lines.

The city and Malibu CERT Team are coordinating to be prepared to use radio repeaters and handheld radios and set up an Emergency Information Station at Zuma Beach in case of widespread power outage to be able to provide emergency information and supplies to the community if necessary. The city and KBUU 99.1 FM are coordinating to post emergency information in the local radio broadcast.

By Trevor

BRENTWOOD—On Monday, May 8 residents of the 25 floor Barrington Plaza high rise apartment building were given a 120-day notice to vacate their properties.

“According to the property manager Douglas Emmett, the real estate investment plans to implement $300 million worth of safety upgrades to the old buildings over the next several years such as a fire sprinkler system,” CBS news stated.

The property was built in 1961. New properties requiring mandatory fire safety sprinklers has been in place since 1974.

French student Jeremy Bru, 19, was killed in a fire at the Barrington Plaza in January 2020. The fire also injured 11 people.

The city said Barrington Plaza is one of 55 residential high-rise buildings in Los Angeles lacking fire sprinkler systems.

“The timing couldn’t be worse and I am certainly sensitive to where we are with the housing crisis,” stated Los Angeles Councilwoman Traci Park.

“Yesterday, I got all these papers and I said Oh my god, I had no idea that this was happening” 94 year old Emma Schmole told CBS news.

“We were literally planning to stay there until we died if need be, given that it was rent stabilized” Andrew Rahm stated to ABC7.

Residents will need to vacate their properties by September 5. A total of 578 units were issued letters to leave their properties. The plaza contains three high rise buildings and 712 apartments.

Officials stated tenants can meet with relocation services and are eligible for relocation compensation.

By Rob

SANTA MONICA—Captain Patrick McNulty, Public Information Officer for the Santa Monica Fire Department indicated in an email to Canyon News that on Sunday, April 2, they received multiple 911 calls at 10:39 a.m. of a structure fire at 1011 4th Street in the Wilmont Neighborhood.

Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a fire in one unit on the first floor of a three-story apartment complex. Firefighters attacked the fire while simultaneously searching adjacent units to ensure no occupants were trapped. Three residents and one dog were forced to jump into the swimming pool to escape the blaze prior to the fire departments arrival.

Within 20 minutes, the fire was extinguished before it spread to the units above and was confined to the first-floor unit where the fire originated.

Due to the size and complexity of the apartment complex and the potential for fire spread and trapped occupants, the SMFD requested resources from LAFD to assist along with help from Santa Monica Public Safety Communications, Santa Monica Police, Building & Safety, and McCormick Ambulance. There were no injuries to residents or first responders, and no residents were displaced as a result of the blaze. The cause of the fire is under investigation by SMFD investigators.

By Donald

BRENTWOOD—On Tuesday, August 3, at approximately 1:27 p.m., firefighters with the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LAFD) responded to the 16200 block of West Mulholland Drive about a reported brush fire.

Upon arrival, firefighters found approximately one-quarter acre of heavy brush burning, with a light wind.

“Twenty-four LAFD firefighters held the fire burning in heavy brush to one-quarter acre in 25 minutes, protecting nearby schools, a church, and homes,” said LAFD Spokesman Nicholas Prange in an official announcement.

LAFD volunteer firefighters continued to improve containment lines around the perimeter of the extinguished fire’s footprint. Crews remained on the scene to make sure there were no hot spots remaining. There were no reported injuries or structure damage and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

By Danielle