Sick calls related to COVID-19 sideline more than 1,700 Los Angeles first responders

Mayor Eric Garcetti spoke alongside the chiefs of the Los Angeles fire and police departments Thursday to assure the public that the departments remain at adequate staffing levels to keep Angelenos safe, despite hundreds of personnel quarantining at home after testing positive for COVID-19.

Explosion rocks South LA neighborhood, injuring at least 16 people
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A bomb squad truck carrying confiscated illegal fireworks exploded unexpectedly, blowing out windows and destroying nearby cars in a South Los Angeles neighborhood.

LAFD: Over half of fires are related to homeless encampments
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The figures came out on the same day that the department started a pilot program to deal with the problem in the Venice boardwalk area.

Confusion continues over COVID-19 vaccine rollout
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As majority of LA County-run vaccine sites are only offering second doses this week, LAFD is administering sites where they offer vaccine for residents looking for either doses.

Firefighters give Christmas presents to fire victims
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Firefighters wanted to give the kids a big Christmas after what has been a nightmare month for the little ones.

Fox 11 News In Depth: LA City Fire Chief
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While urban sprawl and changing weather conditions have made firefighting more difficult in the city of LA, the department has grown and adapted to meet the challenges. LA City Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas is a 35 year veteran of the LA City fire department.

Firehouse Friday: LAFD?s Supply and Maintenance Division
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A salute to the behind-the-scenes heroes of LAFD?s Supply and Maintenance Division in Lincoln Heights! These specially-trained technicians and support staff work daily to equip the responders at 106 fire stations.

Firefighter, 2 residents injured in apartment building fire in Carson
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Three people, including an LA County firefighter, were injured early Wednesday in a fire at an apartment complex in Carson. FOX 11's Mario Ramirez reports.

Vehicles burned, apartments evacuated in Panorama City fire
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Three vehicles were burned and apartments evacuated early Tuesday due to a carport fire in Panorama City. FOX 11's Gigi Graciette reports.

Suspect in death of Costa Mesa fire captain due in court Wednesday
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An arraigned was scheduled Wednesday for a driver accused of causing the death of a Costa Mesa fire captain. FOX 11's Gina Silva reports.

Woolsey Fire LAFD rescue pilots
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As the rain looms people are still talking about video of a dramatic rescue during the Woolsey Fire that went viral. That video showed LAFD pilots flying into danger and Low on fuel to rescue people trapped by the flames. FOX 11 spoke with those pilots

Flare-ups in the West Hills area
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Firefighters from the LAFD and other agencies are attacking flare-ups in West Hills from the Woolsey Fire.

Woman climbs tree in Canoga Park, comes down after 11 hours
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Los Angeles Firefighters on Tuesday morning helped a woman climb down from a tree in Canoga Park about 11 hours after she was discovered in the tree.