Latest Boyle Heights shelter-in-place order lifted in massive warehouse fire
The latest shelter-in-place order for residents around a burning cold-storage facility in Boyle Heights has been lifted, the…
Massive Boyle Heights warehouse fire prompts shelter in place orders
Shelter-in-place orders were issued in Boyle Heights on Wednesday afternoon as firefighters worked to combat a massive blaze…
LAFD Says Carport Fire Damage May Have Left Westlake Residence Unsafe
A carport fire quickly spread to a two-story residence to its rear in Westlake, in an area south…
LAX Gas Main Rupture Causes Major Memorial Day Traffic
Gas leak repairs near LAX have forced major road closures and are expected to severely impact Memorial Day…
Firetruck flips over in Sunland; 2 crew members hurt
LOS ANGELES – A firetruck flipped over in a pileup crash in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Fire…
Mayoral candidates should offer fire solutions beyond blaming Bass
To the editor: As a former Palisades resident who lost his home of 55 years in the fire,…
LAFD’s culture of obedience runs deep. Firefighters say they fear retaliation from bosses
As firefighter after firefighter testified about their actions during the Lachman fire, a clear theme emerged — the…
Magic Castle Fire Sparks Safety Concerns in Hollywood
A sudden blaze at one of L.A.’s most iconic venues draws a rapid response from firefighters and renewed…
Four of the five civilians who oversee the LAFD step down
Four of the five members of the Board of Fire Commissioners, which oversees the Los Angeles Fire Department,…
Letters to the Editor: Volunteer crews could fill the LAFD’s deadly gaps in resources
To the editor: Much blame has been cast on the Los Angeles Fire Department for abandoning the site…
LAFD testimony details missed chances to fully put out Lachman fire
Jacob Ulibarri spent about six hours on New Year’s Day last year squashing hot spots where the Lachman…
LAFD Knocks Down Duplex Fire in 15 Minutes
Firefighters knocked down in 15 minutes a fire outside of a duplex in Los Angeles Sunday afternoon. The…