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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Los Angeles city firefighters knocked down a greater-alarm fire that ignited at a discount store in Koreatown late Friday morning.