Tag: LAFD Air Ops

PACIFIC PALISADES—On December 16, at 4:43 p.m., Margaret Stewart reported in a Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) press release that LAFD Air Ops found two small brush fires that were approximately 30’ x 30’ areas located in the vicinity of 2200 Sullivan Road, near Murphy’s Ranch.

LAFD Air Ops initiated air drops that extinguished most of the flames while additional firemen worked on foot to gain access and cut lines around the perimeter. There was no structure damage reported.

An update was posted on the LAFD/Alert webpage at 6:53 p.m. The following information came directly from the press release.

“After water drops knocked back the fire, firefighters reached the burn area by ground. They cut lines around the perimeter and conducted mop up operations to ensure all hot spots were out. The two-hour operation is now complete.” LAFD West Bureau responded to the call.

By Sharon

BRENTWOOD—The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call regarding a 19-year-old, mountain bike hiker who was stranded at 3387 Mandeville Canyon Rd., at 1:23 p.m. on Wednesday, October 6.

LAFD Air Ops arrived on the scene and located the hiker. His wounds were assessed by medics and diagnosed with non-life-threatening injuries.

Special rescue equipment was utilized to initiate a hoist operation, which was handled via airlift in a helicopter. The hiker was then transported to an area hospital for treatment.

No further information has been disclosed to the public.

By Anita