ENCINO - The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) extinguished structure fire that claimed two lives and hospitalized six, including one firefighter.

Just before 9:00 PM on August 28, 2014, firefighters responded to 5330 Lindley Avenue to find a three-story center-hallway apartment/condo building over a parking structure, with one unit on the third floor well involved in flames. An aggressive attack ensued and additional firefighters were quickly requested.

Over 100 firefighters, under the command of Battalion Chief Al Valle, fully extinguished the flames in just over one hour.

A total eight civilian patients were evaluated. Sadly an elderly male and female were determined dead, most likely due to asphyxiation from smoke. Five others required transport to local hospitals and one declined transport. Lastly, one firefighter suffered a hand injury and was transported to a local hospital in Fair condition.

A positive identification of the deceased, as well as the cause, time and manner of their death will be determined by the Los Angeles County Department of Coroner. There were no security doors or bars on windows to impede egress. This is the 19th and 20th civilian fatality related to a structure fire in LAFD's jurisdiction in 2014.

The Mayors Crisis Response Team assisted those affected by this traumatic incident and the American Red Cross assisted with those displaced.

The cause of the fire is under active investigation by the LAFD Arson Section and the estimated dollar loss is being tabulated.

Hard wired Smoke Alarms were located however they did not appear to be functional. Friday morning August 29, 2014, firefighters will canvas the neighborhood as part of the LAFD’s Smoke Alarm Field Education (SAFE) Program, distributing free smoke alarms and fire safety information.

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Submitted by Erik Scott, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department

NORTH HOLLYWOOD- A fast moving fire Friday evening ripped through Hy-Grade Food Supply. The quick work of the Los Angeles Fire Department saves adjacent businesses.



Just after 7:30 PM on August 15, 2014 the LAFD received multiple 911 calls reporting fire coming from a building at 7440 North Fulton Avenue. Firefighters arrived quickly to find flames through the roof of a 75' by 75' one story industrial building.

Firefighters aggressively attacked flames so intense they had melted a steel door. The fire behavior led to a coordinated retreat and defensive firefight with large hose streams.

A total of 118 firefighters, under the command of Assistant Chief Timothy Ernst, fully extinguished the blaze in just under an hour. The fire was confined to the business of origin, limiting damage to adjoining businesses. One firefighter was medically evaluated but didn't require treatment and was able to return to work.

The LAFD will maintain a fire watch overnight and at daybreak will begin salvage and overhaul. Dollar loss from this destructive blaze is still being tabulated. The cause of the fire remains under active investigation.

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Submitted by Katherine Main, Spokesperson
Los Angeles Fire Department