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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The fire was reported at 2:22 a.m. at the Victory Baptist Church, 4802 S. McKinley Avenue.