Los Angeles County Fire Department
Coverage of Los Angeles County Fire Department in the Nexus archive.
- Search and rescue dogs from LA County Fire Department honored for their work in Venezuela recovery
Search and rescue dogs from the Los Angeles County Fire Department's USA-2 team were honored with medals in Venezuela for their efforts in searching for survivors. A video from Venezuela shows the dogs and team members receiving the recognition.
- Venezuela quake death toll rises to nearly 3,000; foreign rescue teams begin winding down operations
Venezuela's twin earthquakes killed nearly 3,000 people as of Saturday, with 50,000 estimated missing, primarily impacting the La Guaira area. International rescue teams are ending operations after the critical 72-hour window, while families continue recovering bodies. The UN reported $6.7 billion in damages, and public anger grows over the government's delayed response.
- Motorcyclist killed in crash involving van in Los Angeles County
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a van in La Puente, Los Angeles County, just before 6 a.m. on Thursday at the intersection of Amar Road and Evanwood Avenue. The van was carrying at least four people, with two of them mentioned in the report.
- L.A. County firefighters rescue survivor trapped 8 days after Venezuela quake
L.A. County firefighters assisted in rescuing a survivor trapped for eight days under rubble in Venezuela following twin earthquakes. The rescue was part of international efforts to search collapsed buildings after the June earthquakes.
- L.A. County Fire Department video shows aftermath of Venezuela earthquakes
Aerial footage from the Los Angeles County Fire Department depicts the aftermath of two earthquakes in Venezuela. The quakes, a 7.2-magnitude foreshock and a 7.5-magnitude mainshock, occurred after 6 p.m. local time on June 24.
- Venezuelan earthquake death toll hits at least 920 as US rescuers race against critical survival window
The death toll from Venezuela's earthquakes has risen to at least 920, with over 3,300 injured and tens of thousands missing. U.S. search and rescue teams from Virginia, California, and Florida are assisting in recovery efforts, while the Trump administration pledged $150 million in aid and deployed Navy ships. Venezuelan authorities face criticism for a weak government response, with locals taking charge of searches in hard-hit areas.
- Sheriff’s Deputies and Firefighters Pick Up Hammers in Altadena Habitat Rebuild
Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies and firefighters are collaborating with San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity volunteers to build a home and accessory dwelling unit for a family impacted by the Eaton Fire in Altadena. The effort is part of a rebuilding initiative in West Altadena.
- Evacuation orders issued for Max Fire in Stevenson Ranch
Evacuation orders remain in effect for residents of Stevenson Ranch due to the Max Fire, which the Los Angeles County Fire Department has gained control over. The fire was detected via Alert California cameras around 4 p.m. and quickly reported in the area.
- Trailblazing, long-serving L.A. County Fire Department K9 dies
The Los Angeles County Fire Department mourns the death of K9 Pierre, a trailblazing member of their Human Remains Detection teams. Pierre passed away this past Friday, leaving a legacy that shaped the department's K9 programs.
- County breaks ground on Valencia fire station
Los Angeles County officials broke ground on Fire Station 46 in Valencia to enhance emergency response in the Santa Clarita Valley. The 13,341-square-foot station, designed for net-zero energy, will house emergency units and personnel, with completion expected in fall 2027.
- Tesla plunges 300 feet down Malibu cliffside; 2 airlifted to hospital
A Tesla plunged 300 feet off a Malibu cliffside on Mulholland Highway, resulting in two people being airlifted to the hospital. The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. and involved emergency services including the Malibu Search and Rescue Team, Los Angeles County Fire Department, and California Highway Patrol.
- L.A. County firefighters battling Signal Hill structure fire
Los Angeles County firefighters are battling a commercial structure fire in Signal Hill at 2844 N. Gardena Ave. Thursday night. Arriving crews found flames and smoke and began a defensive operation.
- Crews work to contain brush fire near Malibu Canyon Road in Calabasas
Firefighters are gaining control of the Jasper Fire near Malibu Canyon Road in Calabasas after it burned approximately 10 acres. The fire was reported around 9:28 a.m. near Mulholland Highway and Las Virgenes Road.
- Shelter-in-place orders issued for massive industrial fire in South Gate
A shelter-in-place order was issued in South Gate due to a large two-alarm fire at an industrial building. The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the blaze, which started around 2 p.m. in the 18000 block of Industrial Avenue.
- Firm finds LA county officials did not discriminate in response to Eaton fire
A consulting firm found that Los Angeles county fire officials did not discriminate in their response to the Eaton fire and did not delay evacuation orders. The investigation was conducted by Citygate Associates at the behest of the county and its fire department. The findings have been met with criticism from an Altadena group.
- 2 burned in South Los Angeles apartment fire; roof collapse risk
A fast-moving apartment fire in South Los Angeles injured two people and posed a roof collapse risk on Saturday morning. The incident occurred at 7:22 a.m. in the 1100 block of West 110th Street in the Westmont neighborhood, as reported by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
- Triple shooting leaves 2 dead, 1 critical in Baldwin Park
A triple shooting in Baldwin Park, Los Angeles, resulted in two deaths and one critical injury early Friday. The incident occurred around 5:07 a.m. in the 3000 block of Millbury Avenue, as confirmed by the Los Angeles County Fire Department and KTLA.