Tag: LAFD Valley Bureau

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