Los Angeles Fire Department

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Metro bus on the 100 block of 6th Street near Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded at 10:23 p.m. and declared the victim dead at the scene. The Los Angeles Police Department and officials are investigating the incident.

A four-car crash near the Tarzana-Encino border resulted in one death and multiple injuries. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the incident on Lindley Avenue, where one person was pronounced dead at the scene.

A fire broke out at a commercial building in Harbor Gateway, Los Angeles, prompting nearly 80 firefighters to respond. The blaze, reported at 9:49 p.m. Saturday on South Figueroa Street, took over three hours to extinguish before being knocked down early Sunday morning.

Firefighters in Los Angeles are battling multiple Fourth of July fires, including a commercial building blaze on the 14300 block of Figueroa Street in the Harbor Gateway neighborhood. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the fire at 9:49 p.m. with over 60 firefighters deployed.

A man is hospitalized in critical condition after a fire at a parking lot in Wilmington, caused by a blaze starting at an apartment building on Pacific Coast Highway. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the incident around 8:38 p.m.

Multiple cars and a parking lot in Wilmington were set ablaze, with fireworks suspected as the cause according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Fire crews responded to the incident at 1104 W. Pacific Coast Hwy around 8:30 p.m.

Multiple cars and a parking lot in Wilmington were set on fire around 8:30 p.m., with fireworks suspected as the cause according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

A fire at an LA motel involving fireworks has left one person critically injured and prompted evacuations in the Wilmington area, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

A deadlocked jury in the Palisades Fire case has raised concerns about ideological influences in jury decisions, with fears that similar issues could affect Luigi Mangione's trial. Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of causing the fire, received a mistrial after jurors split 10-2, and a retrial is planned. Former prosecutor Neama Rahmani warns that public sympathy for Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, could lead to jury nullification.

A fire at the Lineage cold storage facility in Boyle Heights was extinguished on June 21, 2026, after starting from solar panels on its roof and causing harmful smoke. Residual smoldering remains, and residents near the facility have reported health issues and disruptions due to poor air quality. Authorities, including Los Angeles Fire Department and local officials, have addressed cleanup, air quality concerns, and shelter options.

Los Angeles police responded to a report of at least two people bitten by a large white dog, possibly a husky, in Highland Park on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred at 1:02 p.m. in the 5100 block of Buchanan Street, with the Los Angeles Fire Department also involved in the response.

Eight people were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash involving six vehicles in Reseda on Tuesday. The crash at the 7100 block of N. Tampa Avenue just after 4:40 p.m. resulted in several vehicles being totaled, with Los Angeles Fire Department crews and paramedics responding to the scene.

The L.A. City Council approved placing a half-cent sales tax measure on the November ballot to fund the fire department. The tax would raise $345 million annually, sponsored by the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City union, which collected 225,000 petition signatures. Opponents argue the fire department should be prioritized in existing budgets rather than requiring a tax increase.

Firefighters provided conflicting testimony regarding fireworks during the federal arson trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of igniting the Palisades Fire. One firefighter reported hearing fireworks before the fire started, while another denied it, complicating the defense's argument that fireworks caused the blaze. A juror was dismissed after thanking a firefighter during testimony.

A fire at a 500,000-square-foot cold storage warehouse in Los Angeles has burned for six days, with firefighters unable to enter due to dangerous steel shelving and insulation. Smoke pollution has prompted health warnings for nearby residents, and the cause is suspected to involve solar panel work by subcontractors.

Firefighters in Boyle Heights are battling a multi-day fire at a cold storage facility, with structural integrity concerns rising as the blaze is extinguished. The Los Angeles Fire Department reported using a 'large amount of water' on Saturday night to combat the fire.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared an emergency to secure resources for fighting a warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, which has caused hazardous air conditions and prompted shelter-in-place orders. The fire at a cold-storage facility contains 85 million pounds of frozen food, complicating firefighting efforts due to poor visibility and structural challenges.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared an emergency to secure resources for fighting a warehouse fire in Boyle Heights emitting hazardous smoke. The fire, which began at a cold-storage facility, has prompted shelter-in-place orders and efforts to manage 85 million pounds of frozen food posing biohazard challenges.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared an emergency to secure resources for fighting a warehouse fire in Boyle Heights that has produced hazardous smoke. The fire, which began in a cold-storage facility, has prompted shelter-in-place orders and efforts to manage toxic materials to prevent an environmental disaster.

A three-vehicle crash involving a rollover on the southbound 101 Freeway in East Hollywood injured eight people, with two hospitalized, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The collision occurred around 1:43 a.m. on Friday.

A massive fire in Boyle Heights caused an ammonia line to off-gas, resulting in several small explosions, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

A fire in Boyle Heights reached an ammonia line, causing off-gassing and several small explosions, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

A fire at a Lineage Logistics cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, caused hazardous air conditions, prompting shelter-in-place orders. The fire, which produced dark smoke and initially threatened an ammonia line, was extinguished by late afternoon, with firefighters assessing the interior.

A fire at a 500,000 sq-ft cold storage facility in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, caused dark smoke and ammonia clouds, prompting a shelter-in-place order. Over 110 firefighters and hazmat teams responded to the blaze at Lineage's warehouse.

A fire at a Lineage Logistics warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, caused hazardous air conditions, leading to shelter-in-place orders. The blaze, which produced dark smoke and initially threatened an ammonia line, was extinguished by late afternoon, with firefighters assessing the interior.

A massive fire at a Boyle Heights commercial building caused heavy smoke and prompted a shelter-in-place order. The fire, involving solar panels on a storage facility's roof, occurred at 1400 S. Los Palos St. and affected areas south of Interstate 5. The Los Angeles Fire Department and East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice advised residents to stay indoors.

A Cessna airplane crashed near Whiteman Airport in Pacoima, prompting emergency crews to respond. The incident occurred on Osborne Street around 9:11 a.m., and the pilot was extricated and being assessed at the scene.

A violent two-vehicle crash in Los Angeles' Palms neighborhood on Sunday night left one person trapped and two hospitalized. Emergency responders extricated one victim and transported two to the hospital. The incident occurred near the 3000 block of South Tilden Avenue.

A fire broke out at a building complex in Pacific Palisades where Spencer Pratt has an office. Los Angeles Fire Department arson investigators were dispatched to the Highlands Circle complex on Thursday afternoon.

A person died in a crash on the northbound 5 Freeway near Terra Bella Street in Pacoima just before 3:40 a.m. Sunday. The Los Angeles Fire Department reported the incident but disclosed limited details about the crash itself.

A hiker was hospitalized after falling 50 feet in Griffith Park near the bird sanctuary. The Los Angeles Fire Department, including Air Operations, rescued the individual from the 2900 block of Vermont Canyon Road around 11:42 a.m. Sunday.

A man was trapped 30 feet underground in a narrow hole in North Hollywood, requiring an oxygen mask to be lowered to him. Rescue crews, including the Los Angeles Fire Department and Urban Search and Rescue specialists, worked on a confined-space rescue near NoHo House North.

Opening statements began in the federal arson trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of starting the deadly Palisades Fire near Los Angeles. Prosecutors allege he ignited the fire on January 1, 2025, using evidence like security footage and a seized lighter, while his defense claims he was watching fireworks and disputes proof of guilt. The fire killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes.

Opening statements began in the federal arson trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, which killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Rinderknecht, who pleaded not guilty, faces charges including malicious destruction by fire, with prosecutors citing geolocation data and a seized lighter as evidence. The defense argues he is a scapegoat for the Los Angeles Fire Department's alleged negligence, but a judge ruled such claims irrelevant for the trial.

A federal arson trial began for Jonathan Rinderknecht, a Florida man accused of starting the 2025 Palisades Fire, which killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Rinderknecht, who pleaded not guilty, faces charges including malicious destruction by fire. His defense claims he is being scapegoated for the Los Angeles Fire Department’s failure to fully extinguish an earlier blaze.

A federal arson trial began for Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of starting the 2025 Palisades Fire, which killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Rinderknecht pleaded not guilty, with his defense claiming he is a scapegoat for the Los Angeles Fire Department’s failure to fully extinguish an earlier blaze. The trial coincides with ongoing recovery efforts in Pacific Palisades and Malibu and has become a focal point in the Los Angeles mayor’s race.

A federal arson trial began for Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire, which killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes. The defense claims Rinderknecht is a scapegoat for the Los Angeles Fire Department's failure to extinguish an earlier blaze. The trial's proceedings coincide with ongoing community recovery efforts and political tensions in the Los Angeles mayor's race.

Jonathan Rinderknecht faces trial for allegedly starting the Palisades fire, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history. The fire, initially extinguished on January 2, 2025, reignited due to high winds and dry conditions. Rinderknecht is accused of igniting the blaze on New Year’s Day 2025.

A federal arson trial for Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of sparking the 2025 Palisades Fire, begins as Los Angeles grapples with recovery. The fire killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes in Pacific Palisades and Malibu. The trial coincides with ongoing rebuilding challenges and political debates over the city's response.

A hiker aged 50 to 60 was found in grave medical condition in the Hollywood Hills and later died despite rescue efforts by the Los Angeles Fire Department. Rescuers were lowered to the scene to provide aid, but the individual could not be saved.