California lawmaker proposes bills to help decrease LAFD ambulance response times
Two obstacles causing 911 call response times to climb are wait times at hospitals and inappropriate 911 calls. California Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez has introduced two bills he hopes will alleviate those issues.
'It happens every day': LAFD paramedics say 911 response times continue to rise
One paramedic told FOX 11 that 911 calls have doubled in the time they've been with the LAFD, all while staffing levels have decreased and the number of fire stations has stayed the same.
Several cars destroyed in Hollywood Hills carport fire
No injuries were reported and firefighters were able to stop the flames from spreading to nearby apartments.
Hollywood laundromat destroyed after fierce fire rips through strip mall
Firefighters knocked down a fierce fire at a strip mall in Hollywood.
LAFD firefighters help deliver baby
When mama couldn't make it to the hospital, the Los Angeles Fire Department made it to her.
Westlake apartment building destroyed by flames; man arrested
Authorities said the fire destroyed all eight apartments and three commercial businesses, which left 10 residents displaced.
Hand sanitizer-filled pallets catch on fire in DTLA
A pile of pallet boxes containing hand sanitizer caught on fire at a downtown Los Angeles building, according to the LAFD.
Chemical spill at West Hills medical facility prompts evacuation
A medical facility in West Hills was evacuated Wednesday after a chemical spill, according to authorities.
Man hospitalized after crashing into Hollywood Hills building
One person was hospitalized following a crash in Hollywood Hills on Sunday.
1 hospitalized following Cahuenga crash
The 30-year-old driver was extricated from the car and sent to the hospital in critical condition, LAFD said.
Fire damages Koreatown discount merchandise store
Los Angeles city firefighters knocked down a greater-alarm fire that ignited at a discount store in Koreatown late Friday morning.
LAFD mourns loss of firefighter who died at home
The Los Angeles Fire Department is mourning one of their own after a firefighter passed away.
2 pedestrians killed in Mid-City crash
Two pedestrians were hit and killed by a car in the Mid-City area of Los Angeles Wednesday morning, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
LAFD: 8 fires intentionally set within an hour in North Hollywood; 2 detained
Two people who allegedly started several fires on purpose in the North Hollywood area Wednesday morning are detained, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Firefighters knock down flames at abandoned church in South LA
Los Angeles City firefighters knocked down a fire that erupted at an abandoned church in South Los Angeles early Wednesday morning.
Elderly woman killed in Brentwood house fire
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, the LAFD said.
Historic South LA church destroyed
The fire was reported at 2:22 a.m. at the Victory Baptist Church, 4802 S. McKinley Avenue.
Van collides into pedestrians at LAX
The two people were last listed in fair condition, according to LA County fire officials.
Former LA firefighter suing city for wrongful termination
Former Los Angeles fire battalion Robert Kilpatrick is suing the City of Los Angeles alleging wrongful termination. Kilpatrick was with LAFD for more than 30 years and became known as the first LAFD firefighter to be placed on leave over his refusal to get vaccinated.
68-year-old woman found dead in Boyle Heights apartment fire
While conducting a search through the apartment building, firefighters found a victim who was declared dead at the scene.