2 hospitalized following chemical investigation in Chatsworth
An estimated 100 people were temporarily evacuated from a two-story commercial building in Chatsworth due to a chemical investigation. Hazmat teams said the odor had “dissipated and all readings are normal."
Bronny James: Officials release frantic 911 call after USC freshman’s cardiac arrest
Los Angeles officials have released the 911 call after USC freshman Bronny James went into cardiac arrest during basketball practice.
1 dead in South LA commercial building fire
A deadly commercial building fire was under investigation in South Los Angeles.
Longtime LA firefighter fired for not getting COVID-19 vaccine
A longtime engineer with LAFD got fired for not electing to take the coronavirus vaccine.
LA's ambulance shortage impacting city's public safety, paramedic says
LA city paramedics are once again speaking out against their management and department, exposing what they call a citywide problem that is public safety.
Large blaze erupts at Van Nuys commercial building
Fire officials said it took 126 firefighters nearly an hour to knock down the blaze.
LAFD shows support for firefighter's family after infant daughter diagnosed with cancer
For years, a local fire station has brought comfort to kids battling illness at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Now, one of those firefighters needs the support for his own daughter. His family at LAFD Fire Station 35 answered the call to duty.
Tarzana explosion: Man, woman critically hurt in garage used as drug lab, officials say
Fire investigators said the garage was being used as a clandestine drug laboratory for THC extraction to resell on the black market.
North Hollywood apartment building damaged by massive fire
Authorities said the powerful winds contributed to the fire, causing flames and embers to fly in every direction.
Firefighter injured after floor collapses during Westlake house fire
The firefighter is expected to be OK after suffering injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
25 people displaced following East Hollywood fire
Several of the 60 tenants were evaluated for possible smoke exposure but no one required hospitalization, according to the LAFD.
LAFD paramedics have to barter for life-saving supplies
Several paramedics have told FOX 11 that they regularly have to barter with hospitals and other ambulances for medical supplies to get through the day.
2 LA firefighters treated for smoke inhalation after fire ignites at county building
The emergency alarm fire broke out on the Department of Public Social Services floor.
'LA has outgrown its fire department': LAFD's 4K personnel struggle to serve population of 4M
The Los Angeles Fire Department has less than 4,000 personnel servicing a city with a population of 4 million. After a FOX 11 investigation, lawmakers say, "the failure to keep pace with the growth of our city is a legitimate question and we have got to fix it now."
LA Mayor Bass pledges 'full commitment' to addressing LAFD ambulance response times
Mayor Karen Bass met with LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley Wednesday to discuss what's needed to lower 911 response times, calling the situation "a matter of life and death."
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.