Tag: LAFD Valley Bureau

SHERMAN OAKS—On February 17, at 3:05 p.m. the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call of a fire located at The Plaza Apartment complex located at 4522 Woodman Avenue. Firefighters arriving at the scene discovered a fire in the four-story apartment building with parking underneath. A Citizen user captured video of smoke and flames billowing out an apartment unit(s) on the third floor. According to the LAFD, firefighters were initially in offensive mode. Residents in other units were sheltered in place. Animal Control was called to the scene to assist with an injured cat. At 3:34 p.m., the LAFD reported that 43 firefighters were able to fully extinguish the fire in 34 minutes. There were no reported injuries, but there was an ambulance requested at the scene. It is not clear if this was just a precaution as some units were initially requested and then canceled. Specialized teams were reportedly, in route to assist the crews that remained on the scene, for overhaul operations, debris, and water removal. The extent of the damage has yet to be determined.   By Sharon

WOODLAND HILLS—On Tuesday, July 1, at 8:29 p.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Valley Bureau responded to a call of a fire at a three-story townhome located at 21801 W. Burbank Boulevard. First responders arriving at the scene discovered fire on both the 2nd and 3rd stories as the first story was for parking only.

At 8:55 p.m., the LAFD website, alert page reported that the fire had escalated the status of the fire as a Greater Alarm Structure Fire. One pet was rescued by firefighters who were able to evaluate the animal as other firefighters prevented further spread of the fire.

The 9:00 p.m. update on the Knockdown Greater Alarm Structure Fire reported the fire was fully extinguished in 31 minutes. Reports indicated that the animal of an undetermined species was under evaluation.

In the 9:30 p.m. update, firefighters reported no humans were harmed in the fire. The pet rescued was confirmed to be a feline. LAFD reported that the “Cat was gently transferred to the care of the homeowner.” The cause of the fire is under investigation.

By Sharon

SHERMAN OAKS—On May 1, Los Angeles County Fire Department (LAFD) Valley Bureau, responded to a structure fire at 4415 N. Woodman Avenue. Firefighters arriving at the scene located the fire in the second story of the garden home style apartment building.

According to the LAFD website alert page, firefighters with assistance of nearby units extinguished the fire in approximately 16 minutes with no damage to the structure of the building.

One occupant was assessed and treated at the scene. The cause of the fire is still unknown, but under investigation. No more information is available at this time.

By Sharon

STUDIO CITY—On Sunday, March 23, at 9:40 a.m. the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Valley Bureau responded to a call for help from a hiker near Mendips Ridge Rd. in the Mendip Hills National Landscape.

According to the LAFD website, firefighters responding to the scene located an adult male with a leg injury. Due to the location and terrain, LAFD Air Ops was required to hoist the individual to safety. The hiker was transported to an area hospital where he was treated for his injuries.

By Sharon