Los Angeles County Fire Department

An urban search and rescue team from the Los Angeles County Fire Department is scheduled to return Thursday evening from Colombia after assisting with recovery efforts following a deadly earthquake. The USA-02 department team was initially deployed by the U.S. State Department and included experts from the county fire department alongside structural specialists from the county Department of Public Works.

A new brush fire, named the "Tasha Fire," is burning in the Santa Clarita area near Sierra Highway and Needham Ranch Parkway. Firefighters from the Los Angeles County Fire Department are battling the blaze, with assistance provided by the U.S. Forest Service and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

The Ridge Fire near Gorman prompted evacuations in both L.A. and Kern counties due to its quick growth to 1,057 acres. The fire caused a temporary closure of the 5 Freeway at the L.A.-Kern county line. Authorities issued evacuation orders for specific areas while monitoring the wildfire's status.

An investigation into a deadly Southern California wildfire, the Eaton Fire in January 2025, concluded that its cause was an electrical arc from an out-of-service Southern California Edison transmission tower. This revelation has intensified legal maneuvering and political debate regarding how fire victims will be compensated. The incident highlights the complex issue of holding state-regulated monopolies like PG&E and SoCal Edison financially liable for wildfires.

A San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputy was shot and airlifted to the hospital in Antelope Valley. Officials confirmed crews responded to the 13000 block of East Avenue R, but details about the incident remain unclear.

Altadena's elected officials called for accountability after Los Angeles County Fire Department concluded that electrical arcing on a Southern California Edison tower caused the Eaton Fire, which killed 19 people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in Altadena and parts of Pasadena. The utility company is reviewing the determination.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department identified the origin and cause of the deadly Eaton Fire in Altadena, which began on Jan. 7, 2025, resulting in 19 fatalities and destruction or damage to over 9,000 homes and businesses.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department concluded that electrical arcing on a Southern California Edison transmission tower caused the January 2025 Eaton Fire. The fire killed at least 19 people in the Altadena area, destroyed 9,000 structures, and burned over 14,000 acres, with SCE power lines previously suspected as the source and lawsuits already filed against the utility.

Crews battled a fire at a commercial building in Vernon Thursday afternoon. The fire occurred on the 4600 block of Hampton Street, near the site of a massive Boyle Heights warehouse fire in June. Los Angeles County Fire Department responded around 3:14 p.m.

A fire in the Baldwin Park townhouse community resulted in one death and displaced 60 people. The Los Angeles County Fire Department has not disclosed the number of homes burned.

A fire in Baldwin Park townhouse community resulted in one death and displaced 60 residents. Los Angeles County Fire Department officials have not disclosed how many homes were burned in the incident.

One person is dead and 60 others are displaced after a fire erupted at a residential structure in Baldwin Park. Crews with the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to 12828 E. Ramona Blvd. and called for a second-alarm response.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department has pre-deployed additional crews and equipment ahead of a heat wave expected to increase wildfire risk through Thursday. Supervisor Kathryn Barger highlighted the measure's importance for foothill communities in her district, referencing the January 2025 Eaton Fire that killed at least 19 people and destroyed over 9,000 structures.

The Summit Fire in Angeles National Forest is 39% contained, with officials stating no further growth is expected. Crews are holding containment lines and addressing hotspots.

Pasadena Fire Department Water Tender 34 and two engineers are deployed to assist Los Angeles County Fire Department in battling the Summit Fire near Jesus Canyon Road in Llano. The fire began Friday near Jesus Canyon Road and East Avenue Z, close to the Los Angeles-San Bernardino County line.

A fast-spreading wildfire in Los Angeles County caused evacuations in a remote high desert area, reaching 2,200 acres by evening. The fire, sparked under extreme heat, led to evacuation warnings in Piñon Hills, exacerbated by a heat dome increasing regional wildfire risks.

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'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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.