NBC Los Angeles

County, city fire officials warning of holiday fire dangers

Officials reminded people to enjoy the holidays while guarding against seasonal dangers like house fires sparked by ...

Los Angeles firefighters honored with star on Hollywood Boulevard

A 14-year-old student’s essay led to the Los Angeles Fire Department receiving a star near the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Firehouse

Los Angeles Firefighters' Alleged Missteps at Palisades Fire Probed

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has requested a full investigation into revelations that firefighters were ordered to leave a smoldering burn site days before it reignited into the ...
CNN

Electrical fire that erupted on cargo ship at Port of Los Angeles now ‘substantially contained’ after no injuries reported

A fire that erupted Friday evening on a cargo ship docked at the Port of Los Angeles — requiring more than 180 firefighters to battle the blaze — is now “substantially contained,” according to a news ...
People

Large Fire on Cargo Ship Docked at Port of Los Angeles Causes ‘Major Emergency’ and Shelter-in-Place Orders

More than 180 emergency workers were called to assist with the incident, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department abc7/youtube An electrical fire broke out below deck on a cargo ship docked in the ...
ABC7

Firefighters battle container ship fire at Port of LA; shelter-in-place order issued

SAN PEDRO, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A fire erupted on a container ship docked at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, prompting a response from more than 100 firefighters Friday evening. All 23 crew ...
NBC Los Angeles

LAFD battle container ship fire in San Pedro; all crew members accounted for

A fire broke out on a container ship in San Pedro Friday evening, prompting a large firefighter response at the Port of Los Angeles. The fire was reported around 6:38 p.m. on the container ship "1 ...
Los Angeles Times

New LAFD chief slams media ‘smear’ of firefighters who battled Palisades fire

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Moore’s comments appeared to be in reference to a Times report that a battalion chief ordered firefighters to ...
ABC7

President of LAFD Oversight Commission Tells ABC7: 'We are Completely Handicapped'

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Over the past ten months, the Los Angeles Fire Department has faced a lot of heat. First, over how well it planned for the devastating winds that fueled the Palisades Fire. More ...
KWWL

Fire erupts on cargo ship at the Port of Los Angeles, triggering major emergency at North America’s busiest port

(CNN) — More than 180 firefighters battled a fire that erupted Friday evening on a cargo ship docked at the Port of Los Angeles, self-described as North America’s busiest port. An electrical fire on a ...
The Columbian

Four finalists for chief of Vancouver Fire Department make their case

Vancouver residents met the four finalists for the city’s next fire chief Tuesday night at city hall, marking the first public forum with the fire department since Chief Brennan Blue retired Aug. 14 ...