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LAFD Contains Major Emergency Fire in Downtown Commercial Building
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - Despite prompt notification and the rapid response of firefighters, fast moving flames consumed a downtown Los Angeles commercial building Tuesday evening.     The Los Angeles Fire Department was notified at 4:11 PM on December 8, 2020 by the first of several 9-1-1 callers, and soon…
Man Perishes in Eagle Rock Fire
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
EAGLE ROCK - Despite the swift response of firefighters, a home in northeast Los Angeles was destroyed by flames Monday evening and sadly took the life of one man. The Los Angeles Fire Department was notified by the 9-1-1 call of a neighbor at 5:44 PM on November 9, 2020, to respond to a structure…
Greater Alarm Blaze in Downtown LA
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
- Fire blew through the roof and into the night sky as firefighters battled to save clothing businesses in Downtown Los Angeles. At 8:03PM on October 30, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 917 S San Julian Street in Downtown LA. The first…
Major Emergency Fire Erupts in Downtown LA
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
- An early morning blaze erupted in the Fashion District of Downtown Los Angeles, inflicting heavy damage to commercial structures.   At 4:43AM on October 13, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 801 S Crocker Street in Downtown Los Angeles. The…
LAFD Battles Major Emergency Fire in Downtown Warehouse Undergoing Demolition
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
ARTS DISTRICT - A fierce fire in a non-operational downtown warehouse undergoing demolition, challenged firefighters for more than an hour Tuesday morning, but thankfully caused no injury.  The Los Angeles City Fire Department was notified at 11:49 AM on August 11, 2020 of a structure fire at 1540 East…
Multiple Businesses Saved in Downtown LA
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
- Despite a common attic and heavy fire showing upon arrival, firefighters battled an early morning blaze and saved multiple businesses. At 3:56AM on July 14, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 803 W Chavez Ave in Downtown Los Angeles. Firefighters…
Blaze Destroys Downtown Business
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - Heavy fire ripped through a produce business in Downtown Los Angeles, leaving the building in ruins.   At 3:21 PM on June 8, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 800 block of S Kohler Street in Downtown Los Angeles.  The first…
Concrete Mixer Truck Pulled to Safety
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - Specialized skills and seamless teamwork led to a disaster averted when a fully loaded concrete mixer truck was precariously balanced on the edge of an embankment, putting homes below at risk. At 2:42PM on May 22, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 1400 block of N Av 57 in…
LAFD Battles Major Emergency Fire in Downtown Fabric Warehouse
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Fire Department crews, summoned at 3:51 AM on May 19, 2020 to investigate an automatic fire alarm activation at a fabric warehouse at 1914 South Mateo Street, arrived quickly to find fire sprinkler activation and heavy smoke showing from a 200' x 200' one story commercial block building…
Person Found Dead at Boyle Heights Building Fire
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
BOYLE HEIGHTS - Firefighters battling a predawn blaze in a vacant Boyle Heights building found one person deceased inside the structure Saturday morning. The Los Angeles Fire Department was notified at 6:20 AM on April 11, 2020 by a door knock at Fire Station 25 in Boyle Heights, reporting a nearby…
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