One Dead, Eleven Injured When Car Hits Crowd on Venice Beach Boardwalk

VENICE - One person died and eleven were injured, when a car struck at least a dozen pedestrians on the busy Venice Beach Boardwalk Saturday evening.

A flurry of 9-1-1 calls at 6:01 PM on August 3, 2013 brought an augmented response of Los Angeles Fire Department crews to Ocean Front Walk near Dudley Avenue, where they found County of Los Angeles Fire Department Lifeguard Paramedics caring for the first of twelve injured persons along a quarter-mile corridor at the globally popular tourist destination.


With well practiced precision, Los Angeles Firefighters and Lifeguards performed a swift and effective triage of a dozen adults, including one person in grave condition, another with critical injuries, a pair in serious condition and eight with minor injuries. Two of the minor injuries declined ambulance transportation.

A fleet of nine LAFD Paramedic Ambulances rushed the ten patients to a trio of regional hospitals, including Marina Del Rey Hospital, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The Los Angeles Police Department later announced that the gravely injured woman succumbed to her injuries at a hospital.

A positive identification of the deceased woman, as well as the precise cause, time and manner of her death will be determined the Los Angeles County Department of Coroner.

Though other pedestrians on the crowded boardwalk may have been injured by the vehicle - or in an attempt to avoid it, neither the motorist or additional injured persons were discovered at the scene by Fire Department responders.

The incident remains the focus of an active Los Angeles Police Department investigation.

Dispatched LAFD Units: E63 RA63 E263 T63 E62 RA62 E67 HR56 EM9 BC4 UR88 E59 E269 T69 E292 T92 E43 DC1 BC9 RA59 RA69 RA92 RA43 RA19 EM11 EM14 RA869 RA826 RA858 RA58 RA264 RA37 RA5

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Firefighters Rescue Man Trapped in Pacific Palisades Trench, 2nd Victim Beyond Help

PACIFIC PALISADES - Los Angeles Firefighters rescued a man buried in a dirt trench, however a second construction worker was beyond medical help on March 14, 2013.

At 1:34 p.m. firefighters quickly arrived at the 200 block of Temescal Canyon Road where they found an approximate 20' long u-shaped trench, ranging from 110" to 10' wide, and up to 15' deep. Inside the trench, one man was buried nearly up to hips, conscious but unable to escape, and another man buried up to his chest, unconscious and non-breathing. The two workers were from a privately contracted company, working for the city on a storm water project. They were excavating the ground with back-hoes.

With LAFD Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Teams and LAFD Heavy Rescue Unit proactively assigned to the initial response, Firefighter/Dispatchers also summoned large vacuum trucks from the City's Department of Public Works, Bureau of Sanitation to assist with efficient soil removal.

Safely, speedily and with well-practiced efficiency, LAFD trench rescue equipment, medical gear and personnel were relayed to the site. The dirt was promptly shored to protect both the patient and responders.

Firefighters worked to remove the trapped as rapidly as safely possible during this dangerous and delicate operation, making sure not to compromise the safety of the trapped victims or of the firefighters rescuing them. Careful attention was paid to shoring the dirt, minimizing unnecessary movement around the trench, and taking continuous precautions to ensure there was no further collapse.

Just before 3:00 p.m., the first victim a was safely rescued and transported via ground ambulance to an awaiting LAFD helicopter at Will Rogers Beach parking lot. He was then transported to UCLA hospital in serious but stable condition.

Firefighters then concentrated on an extended operation to remove the second adult male victim that remained buried to his chest, unconscious and non-breathing.

Declaring the man deceased, rescuers - still together as a team, transitioned from 'Rescue Mode' to 'Recovery Mode', beginning the dolorous recovery of the man's remains. With the continued enhanced shoring of trench walls and key safety procedures in place, firefighters commenced a precise rotation of personnel for the labor-intensive effort of exhuming the man's body.

More than nine hours after they were first summoned, a total of 90 Los Angeles Firefighters, all under the command of Battalion Chief Al Ward, removed the man from the trench in a dignified and respectful manner, placing his remains in custody of the Los Angeles County Department of Coroner.

A positive identification of the deceased, as well as the precise cause, time and manner of his death will be determined by the Coroner's Office.

Representatives from the City of Los Angeles Department of Building & Safety joined Cal/OSHA Investigators and LAPD at the scene. Also the Mayor's Crisis Response Team provided on-scene crisis intervention, and attended to urgent victim and family comfort needs.

Dispatched Units: E23 RA23 E269 T69 E263 T63 HR56 EM9 BC9 T88 UR88 T5 E205 UR5 BC4 E59 E88 BC18 E5 DC3 RA69 RA62 EM18 RA88 BC731 H5 E90 RH114 JT5 RA867 RA803 RT59 T27 E227 UR27 DT2

Submitted by Erik Scott, Spokesman
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LAFD 'Live Fire' Training at Los Angeles International Airport

Pending favorable weather, the Los Angeles Fire Department will conduct a 'live fire' training exercise at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This special drill for firefighters is scheduled to occur between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM PST on Tuesday, February 12, 2013.

There are no provisions for media or public access.

Historically, smoke from this Federally mandated training has been visible more than 30 miles from the airport. We wish to emphasize there is no cause for public alarm.

Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139 requires all Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) personnel to attend a live fire training drill at least once per year.

LAFD Airport Rescue Fire Fighters serving LAX and Van Nuys Airport use Los Angeles International Airport's $3.75 million state-of-the-art training facility to hone their lifesaving skills. This training site, located at the southwest corner of the 5.6 square mile airport grounds, was built using airport funds. It is designed to support the rigorous demands of the Los Angeles Fire Department while meeting strict aviation and environmental regulations.

Before commencing these live fire drills, LAFD members carefully monitor climate conditions. Drills are conducted in strict adherence to standards designed to maximize safety and minimize environmental concerns. These factors are confirmed with the LAX Control Tower before the final "go-ahead" is given.

These periodic live fire drills at LAX generally take place between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM, but may be postponed at the last minute due to abrupt changes in climate or as a result of Fire Department or aviation concerns.

We are pleased to note that all water, fuel and firefighting foam used at this LAX training facility is captured. After going through a complex series of scrubbers, water is tested to assure it meets strict clean water standards before being discharged to the nearby Hyperion Treatment Plant.

Passengers and air crews should use LAX and Van Nuys Airports with confidence, knowing that highly trained members of the LAFD are always ready to protect them.

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Smoke Alarm Helps Save Lives in Brentwood Blaze

BRENTWOOD - On January 18, 2013, just after 9 AM, Los Angeles Firefighters arrived to 847 South Bundy Drive to find a side by side 2 story condominium over parking, approximately 1600 sq. ft.
First units on scene reported fire showing from the roof of a 39 year old structure. Fortunately all occupants exited the premise when they heard the smoke alarms. Another great example of reminding all of us to check our batteries and making sure all our smoke alarms are in working order. In today’s case this potentially saved the resident's life.

Immediately on arrival, additional companies were requested to prevent the spread of this fire to the rest of the 33,000 sq. ft. lot of these Brentwood condos. A total of 100 Firefighters under the command of Battalion Chief Charles Butler, contained the fire to structures 847 and 845 Bundy Drive and fully extinguished the flames in just 33 minutes.

Teams of Los Angeles Firefighters remained on scene for over 4 hours to assisting displaced owners and salvage remains.

No injuries were reported. Upon completion of assessment from arson investigator Jose Sanchez “The cause of this fire was deemed accidental.” The dollar loss is estimated at $550,000 ($500,000 structure & $50,000 contents)

Every year in the United States, about 3,500 people die in home fires. Most of these deaths occurred in homes that didn’t have a working smoke alarm.

Lastly, don't forget to prepare and practice your fire escape plan twice a year with everyone in your household, including children and people with disabilities.

Dispatched Units: E19 RA19 E237 T37 RA37 E59 E292 T92 E71 E269 T69 EM14 BC18 BC5 E61 DC3 E229 E27 RA59 BC10 UR88 T27 E227 UR27 RA27 RA827 E5 BC4 E15 E263 T63 SQ21 BC9 EA1 BC4 DC3 AR2 AR7

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Firefighters Rescue Dog From Burning Westchester Home

WESTCHESTER - A pet dog trapped in a burning home was rescued and resuscitated by Los Angeles Firefighters on Tuesday evening.

The Los Angeles Fire Department was summoned at 5:19 PM on December 4, 2012 to 8300 South Georgetown Avenue in Westchester. LAFD crews arrived quickly to find a one-story home fully involved with fire. Forcing entry to battle flames, firefighters braved intense heat within the 1,552 square-foot residence, that was filled from floor-to-ceiling with thick, blinding smoke.
Systematically searching the building on their hands-and-knees as colleagues used hoselines to push back flames, firefighters found a non-breathing pet dog and swiftly pulled her from the smoke into the waiting arms of LAFD Paramedics, who labored passionately to resuscitate the seemingly lifeless soot-covered pet.

Administering oxygen with manual stimulation, the team of veteran Fire Department rescuers were able to restore breathing and consciousness to the 8 year-old mixed breed dog - to the great relief of her owner as she arrived at the scene.

Twenty-seven firefighters under the command of Battalion Chief Michael Bowman were able to extinguish the flames in just fifteen minutes, and no human or other animal injuries were reported.

Determining the smoke-exposed canine to be in need of continuing care, LAFD personnel assisted the owner in bringing her companion animal to the Advanced Veterinary Care Center in Lawndale, where she is expected to survive.

The accidental fire, caused by a wall furnace, led to $210,000 ($200,000 structure and $10,000 contents) damage to the 62 year-old home, which was not equipped with fire sprinklers.

Dispatched Units: E5 T5 E205 RA5 E67 RA867 EM9 BC4 E62 AR2

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Inoperative Smoke Alarms Force Venice Woman to Leap from Burning Home

VENICE - Firefighters surmise the lack of functional smoke alarms may have forced a Venice woman to jump to safety from the second floor of a burning home Sunday morning.

The Los Angeles Fire Department was summoned at 8:46 AM on October 28, 2012, bringing the swift response of thirty-nine firefighters to a burning two-story home at 20 Anchorage Street in Venice.

LAFD crews arrived quickly to discover four off-duty colleagues using a garden hose to hold the spread of flames, while rendering aid to one of the home's occupants. The woman suffered moderate to severe injury to both of her heels, sprained wrists and smoke inhalation, when she leapt from a second-floor balcony to escape the blaze filling both floors of the home with thick, hot smoke.

First arriving firefighters extended hoselines within the home to make an aggressive and well-coordinated interior attack on the flames, holding the fire to the first floor living room and extinguishing the flames in just 12 minutes.

Los Angeles Firefighters later determined that smoke alarms in the home were not functional, delaying a critical warning that prevented the woman from knowing of the fire in its early stages, when she could have likely made quick and simple escape without injury. Responders agree that without such warning, the fire could have taken her life.

The injured woman was taken to an area hospital by LAFD ambulance in fair condition. No other injuries were reported. Five adults displaced by the fire, were referred to the American Red Cross for temporary placement assistance.

Loss from the blaze was limited to $40,000 ($25,000 structure & $15,000 contents). The cause of the fire is attributed to an electrical malfunction in a living room wall outlet, that led to the ignition of adjacent upholstered furnishings.

Dispatched Units: E263 E63 T63 E67 RA867 E62 RA62 E205 T5 EM9 BC4 BC9 E59

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Neighbor's Gas Leak Leads to Explosion in West L.A. Condominium

WEST LOS ANGELES - A leak of natural gas that seeped from one condominium to another late Monday evening in West Los Angeles, is suspected in causing an explosion that rocked the eighteen-unit building, causing a resident to sustain a leg injury.

The Los Angeles Fire Department was summoned at 10:12PM on August 27, 2012 to 1535 South Granville Avenue, where firefighters arrived quickly to discover evidence of an explosion within an upstairs unit of a two-story condominium building.

Two men inside the damaged unit told firefighters that after cooking, they had smelled natural gas in their kitchen - but were unable to identify the source. Minutes later, after one man left the room, a thunderous but fire-free explosion occurred behind the stove, fully toppling the appliance as well as a refrigerator nearby, and causing significant damage to walls shared by the kitchen and an adjacent room.

Amazingly, the man who had been standing closest to the kitchen, sustained only a laceration to his leg. The man in the adjacent room was uninjured. Both declined offered transportation to the hospital.

After securing the building's utilities and assuring there were no additional patients or hazards, firefighters determined that a natural gas-fed fireplace in the common wall of a unit below, had leaked the volatile product. Seeping upward and collecting in the upstairs wall space, the gas had apparently found a source of ignition.

A Southern California Gas Company representative joined officials from the City's Department of Building & Safety in confirming that hazards were abated before evaluating damage and determining if the building was fit for habitation. A damage estimate was not immediately available.

Dispatched Units: E59 E237 E37 T37 RA37 RA19 BC9 E19 AR2

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Broken Water Main Floods Streets of Venice Canal District

VENICE- A water main break near the historic canal district, threatened several residential blocks with severe water damage today, before fire and water officials were able to stabilize the incident. No one was injured.

Just after 1:00 pm on Friday, May 11, 2012, the Los Angeles Fire Department was dispatched to the 200 block of Carroll Canal for a reported "Flooding". They were met by representatives from the Department of Water and Power (DWP), who were already working diligently to shut-down a broken 6 inch water main. This particular water main was less than 20 years-old, having been installed in 1993.


With rising waters now running down the middle of the street, additional resources were called to assist with first, diverting the water and then, the de-watering operations that would ultimately ensue. 55 Firefighters, under the command of Battalion Chief Michael Bowman, worked together to prevent thousands of gallons of water from damaging the 200, 300 and 400 blocks between Carroll Canal and South Venice Boulevard.

For nearly two hours, the LAFD continued de-watering operations, utilizing various technical appliances. DWP successfully shut down the main, water levels stabilized and then finally began to retreat. As a precaution, electrical power to the immediate area was also temporarily shut.

While dozens of occupancies were spared, there were two structures that unfortunately did sustain "significant damage". Dollar loss estimates were not yet available. No injuries were reported and no residents were displaced.

The cause of the break is being actively investigated by DWP. Additionally, clean-up work continues by DWP, as do their efforts to safely restore both utilities to the affected area.

Dispatched Units:
E67 E205 T5 E62 E292 T92 BC4 E63 T63 E263 E269 E5 E295
T95 E235 T35 DC1 E237 T37 BC9 DP1 HE1 HE2 RA909


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Fire Rips Through Warehouse in West LA

WEST LOS ANGELES - Over 100 Los Angeles Firefighters extinguished a fire that ripped through a 150' x 300' office supply warehouse on Saturday December 3rd, 2011. The intense blaze was extinguished before it extended to nearby businesses, and no one was injured.

At 5:25 P.M. firefighters arrived to 2231 Barrington Avenue, to find fire showing from the exterior of the structure doing business as Office Depot, which was open for business. The flames quickly spread to wood siding that covered the building's windows and crept inside where mounds of ordinary Class A combustible storage, such as paper and office furniture was stacked.

Ascending ladders to the Conventional roof, firefighters cut a strategic 4' x 150' strip out of the 1x8 diagonal sheathing for vertical ventilation. Meanwhile additional fire crews aggressively advanced hose-lines inside, but were immediately met with an additional challenge of protecting an adjacent structure, a swimming pool supply store, before flames spread to the chemicals which could create noxious fumes.

A total of 106 firefighters under the direction of Assistant Chief Michael Little fully extinguished the blaze in one hour and three minutes while remaining in an offensive attack. The blaze was confined to the 25,835 square-foot building of origin.

The dollar loss is estimated at $1.75 million ($750,000 content & one million structure).

The cause of the fire is undetermined, however it is under investigation by LAFD's Arson Counter-Terrorism Section, whom is actively pursuing leads and interviewing persons of interest.

Dispatched Units: E59 RA59 E292 T92 RA92 E37 E62 E43 E263 T63 EM9 BC9 BC18 E67 E237 T37 E62 BC9 E43 E263 T63 E37 RA59 EM9 BC18 E19 E269 T69 DC3 SQ21 EM14 BC5 T5 E205 E5 RA5 UR88 BC4 E67 AR2 RA19 RA37 EA2 E29 T10 E210 BC11 EA1 RT59

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Arson Strikes Orville Wright Middle School

PLAYA DEL REY - A malicious, intentionally set fire struck a local Middle School today, that significantly damaged school property and injured three.

The Los Angeles Fire Department was called to 6550 West 80th Street for a reported "Rubbish Fire" at Orville Wright Middle School at 11:31 am on Tuesday, November 29, 2011. First on-scene resources found a freestanding structure on school grounds, with heavy fire showing.

School administrators did evacuate the entire campus as a precaution, but not before three individuals (one student, two adults) were treated for smoke inhalation. One patient, an approximate 50 year old female, was transported to a local hospital in "fair" condition with non-life threatening injuries and an unknown, but related illness.

The blaze was fully extinguished by 57 Firefighters in just 35 minutes. The LAFD's Arson-Counter-Terrorism Section was dispatched to the school, where they quickly determined this fire to have been "intentionally and maliciously set." Arson Investigators remained for several hours, processing the scene. Two juveniles, believed to have been students at the school, were consequently arrested and booked on "Arson" charges. Both were later released into the custody of their respective parents. Investigators say a third arrest of another juvenile, is imminent.

The incident remains under active investigation and all three juveniles will be summoned to court at a later date. Dollar loss estimates were placed at $75,000. There were no Firefighter injuries reported.

Dispatched Units:
E205 T5 RA5 E63 RA867 E295 E95 T95 E62 EM14 BC4 BC5 E59 E51 E263 T63 DC2 SQ21 BC13 E43 RA95 AR2


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LAX Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Facility Achieves Unique Certification

A proud statement from our friends at Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)...

Los Angeles, California – November 16, 2011) The new Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting facility - also known as LAFD Station 80 at Los Angeles International Airport, recently achieved LEED ® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

The structure is the first Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting facility at an international airport to achieve LEED ® Gold. The Gold certification recognizes the project’s efforts at maximizing operational efficiency while minimizing negative environmental impacts. It is the second building at LAX to incorporate LEED ® standards and receive LEED ® certification. The first building to incorporate LEED ® standards was the $737-million renovation of the Tom Bradley International Terminal – the first-ever for a renovation project at a U.S. airport. It received LEED ® Silver certification.

The LEED ® rating system is designed to encourage and facilitate development of more sustainable buildings throughout the United States. Points for certification are distributed across major credit categories such as Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality.

For example, energy efficiency and water reduction measures incorporated into the building’s design will result in significant annual energy savings of 35 percent per year compared to a similar building that did not incorporate LEED ® standards. Low-flow plumbing fixtures in the building will result in significant annual water savings of 39 percent, or 35,800 gallons of potable water per year. In addition, more than 99 percent, or 3,300 tons, of on-site generated construction-related waste was either recycled or salvaged.

Other “green” construction measures incorporated into the project include:

• Efficient lighting fixtures and controls with occupancy sensors throughout the
  facility to reduce lighting and save energy during off-peak hours.
• Twenty percent of total building materials were manufactured using recycled materials.
• Low-emitting paints, adhesives, and sealants in the building interior.
• More than 12,000 gallons of recycled water was used for dust control during construction, instead of potable water.
• Upgraded controls for heating, ventilation and air conditioning that reset temperatures to maximum efficiency without sacrificing occupant comfort.

Los Angeles World Airports Executive Director Gina Marie Lindsey said, "The LEED ® Gold certification reflects our commitment to contribute to Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s vision of making Los Angeles the cleanest big city in America, and is in keeping with a sustainable ‘green’ building policy adopted by our Board of Airport Commissioners that commits us to incorporate LEED ® standards in all our future construction projects."

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The Los Angeles Fire Department congratulates LAWA executive leadership for this noteworthy achievement, and for their longstanding commitment to superior aircraft rescue and fire fighting services.

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Arson Blaze at Brentwood Townhouse Development - $50,000 Reward Offered

BRENTWOOD - An early morning blaze at a large townhome complex that was under construction, brought nearly 160 Firefighters to the scene and caused 35 local residents to be evacuated.

At 3:37 am on November 10, 2011, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a "Structure Fire" at 12315 West Gorham Avenue in this normally quiet, Brentwood neighborhood. First arriving resources found a large townhome development with "heavy fire showing." The six-unit, wood-framed complex was in its construction phase, where at least two of the units were fully involved in fire. Four of those six structures were severely damaged as a result of their highly combustible state.

Additionally, five adjacent structures were evacuated for precaution. Two of those structures- one, a small apartment complex and the other, a single family dwelling, did sustain significant fire damage. As many as 10 families were displaced from those two occupancies.

As the investigation continued and the totality of the damage assessed, evacuees were to be temporarily housed at the Barrington Recreation Center, with assistance from the Los Angeles City Recreation and Parks Department and the City's General Services Department. Ultimately, the sheltering facility was not required, as the displaced residents were able to obtain assistance from family and friends in the area. The local Red Cross was also available on-scene, to assist these families with any immediate needs.

Largely due to an aggressive fire attack by the LAFD, the footprint of this blaze was kept in-check and fully extinguished in one hour and 39 minutes. Fortunately, there were no injuries to any civilians or Firefighting personnel.

After a thorough investigation, the Los Angeles Fire Department Arson Counter-Terrorism Section has determined the cause to be Arson. The Los Angeles Fire Department is asking anyone with information that may assist with the ongoing investigation to please contact the LAFD's Arson Counter-Terrorism Section at (213) 893-9800. The dollar loss estimates are not yet available.

Update: Arson Counter-Terrorism Commander Battalion Chief Michael Greenup spoke at a news conference with Los Angeles Council member Bill Rosendahl and members of the Arson Counter-Terrorism Section announcing a $50,000 reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension or conviction of the person or persons responsible for the arson fire which occurred on November 10 at 12319 Gorham Avenue. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the LAFD Arson-Counter Terrorism Section at 213-893-9850 or lafdarson@lacity.org.

Dispatched Units: E19 RA19 E237 E37 T37 RA37 EM9 BC9 E59 E261 T61 E26 E292 T92 E71 E269 T69 E62 E263 T63 E43 DC3 SQ21 EM14 BC18 BC10 BC4 BC11 BC14 T88 E288 E88 UR88 RA88 RA827 BC5 E63 H6 RA59 RA92 RA71 EM11 E290 AR2 E94 E226 T26 E93 E210 T10 E15 T66 E266 RT59 EA2 EA1 E229 T29 E203 T3 E233 T33 E68 RA17 RA909 RA867 EM17 AR9 AR17 AR11 AR3 T29 E229 T94 E294 E3 E12

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Cause Determined in 40 Acre Mandeville Canyon Wildfire

BRENTWOOD - More than 200 Los Angeles Fire Department personnel, bolstered with a regional response of firefighters by ground and air, pushed back flames from a Labor Day wildfire before it could damage any homes in the brush covered terrain near Mandeville Canyon west of the Sepulveda Pass.

With numerous telephone calls reporting the fire on Monday, September 5, 2011 at 4:10 PM, teams of firefighters responded to the 3600 block of Mandeville Canyon Road where they discovered fast-moving fire in vegetation east of Mandeville Canyon and north of the Mountain Gate Country Club.

As dozens of ground crews scrambled through rugged terrain to attack the blaze, a synchronized aerial offense with fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters soon stemmed the fire's advance, holding the fire's impact to forty acres of dense vegetation.

Structures were threatened, however due to the swift and aggressive action of firefighters, none were damaged, and no civilians were injured.


Two male firefighters, one from LAFD and the other from California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation Camp Crew 16, suffered heat related injuries & were transported to a local hospital in fair to serious condition.

The fire was 100% contained Wednesday afternoon September 7th, however firefighters maintained a heavy presence and kept a close eye on the burn area throughout the four days, ensuring the the volatile vegetation would not reignite, to keep residents safe.

The cause of the fire was determined accidental in nature, and was attributed to two young males smoking.

Dispatched LAFD Units: E19 E237 T37 BC9 E64 E59 H4 E23 E84 E292 T92 E85 H0F BC18 E68 H3 E95 E83 BP94 BP44 BP28 WT77 H1 H2 H6 E62 E43 E58 E99 E71 BC15 DC3 E94 E269 T69 E13 RT40 E43 E99 BC15 E58 E68 E71 E62 E94 E66 E48 E21 BC17 SU1 RA19 E5 E93 E58 E71 BC15 E37 E63 E5 E26 E61 E33 E39 AR2 H2 H6 BC17 DC2 E90 BC5 E109 T90 E290 RA867 E10 E15 RT59 E66 E93 E89 WT77 RA909 DC2 DC3 BP35 WT88 E48 E27 E11 E2 E12 E67 E34 E100 E6 E14 RA69 RP88 H1 H6 E90 E17 E98 E29 BC13 E87 T3 E203 E21 E37 E63 E3 BC9 E26 E85 E10 E5 BC10 WT88 BP109 RT59 H4 RA19 RA69 E2 E12 E15 BC9 E33 E61 E88 RT59 RA867 CREW 3

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