At 9:47PM, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 13600 block of W Vanowen St. Over 95 firefighters stopped this fire from destroying multiple units and achieved full extinguishment in just over an hour. 
: ©Rick McClure LAFD
May 27th 2017 – 9100 blk Alaska Way @ 7:30 PM
Massive fire at a recycling yard .
Involving boats, cars as well as a old bus.
Several propane tanks were heard exploding at the scene
Firefighters battled the blaze from a distance
No word on a cause
VIDEO RELEASE: 2 Alarm In The City of #Victorville
Shortly after 8 PM #SBCoFD crews from Division 3 were dispatched to a reported Commercial Structure fire in the 15600 block of Village Lane in Victorville. Crews from Station 311 arrived within 5 minutes to find a single story commercial building with heavy smoke and fire showing. A 2nd Alarm was quickly struck to bring additional manpower and apparatus to the scene. Crews mounted an aggressive coordinated attack, utilizing both vertical ventilation and hoselines inside to reach the seat of the fire. With interior crews encountering heavy smoke and fire conditions the decision was made to go from an “offensive” to a “defensive” strategy, utilizing large master streams from the exterior of the commercial building. Crews safely exited the buildings and placed (2) elevated master streams in service to pump large volumes of water on the well involved fire. Crews kept the fire damage to the building of origin and protected nearby commercial occupancies.
The fire was knocked down in approximately 45 minutes. At the height of the incident seven (7) Engines, three (3) Truck Companies, (1) Medic Squad, (4) Chief Officers, (1) Fire Investigator and (1) Heavy Rescue responded to the 2-Alarm Fire. San Bernardino County Fire utilized “cover engines” from other areas to ensure there was uninterrupted service to the City of #Victorville. When large incidents take place, #SBCoFD utilizes a regional approach which allows many engines to be placed on the fire and for coverage assignments.
No injuries were reported to both civilians and firefighters. The single story building, vacant at the time sustained heavy smoke and fire damage. A fire investigator was on-scene to determine cause and origin.
Video Credit: LoudLabs, JGKIX
Incident: 2 Alarm Structure Fire
Date & Time: Monday May 29th, 809 PM
Location: 15600 Block of Village, Victorville
Press Release Source: SBCoFD
San Bernardino County Fire Department
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6-21-2017 – Los Angeles Firefighters, Engine 46, Task Force 33, Battalion 13 first on scene on the 4700 block of South Broadway reported smoke showing from the first floor of a two story apartments over commercial building. Firefighters forced entry in front and stretched lines to the rear to attack visible flames in a back room. Occupants of the building safely self evacuated and smoke conditions affected several commercial occupancies in front including a pet store. L.A. Firefighters rescued several dozen stressed animals including parrots, parakeets, hamsters, guinea pigs, snakes, turtles and lizards. Not all the rescued birds survived the ordeal and several of the affected animals were suffering from minor smoke inhalation. The main bulk of fire was knocked down with handlines in 25 minutes. An electrical utility room at the end of the building was isolated due to high voltage arcing and smoking. DWP was notified. There were no reported injuries, smoke damage to the affected units was extensive. An elderly couple living upstairs from the fire was displaced. The cause of the acrid late night smoky blaze is under investigation. – MNR –
June 22nd 2017 – 41st Ave & Maple St @ 8:00 pm
A massive fire has ripped through several businesses on Vancouver’s west side in the Kerrisdale neighborhood.
Fire believed to have started at the rear of the structure and spread into the common ceiling.
A 3rd alarm was called bringing almost 50 firefighters to the scene.
Crews worked throughout the night to prevent the fire from further spread.
No word on a cause yet.
No injuries were reported.
FDNYalerts – Queens 5-ALARM 72-08 MYRTLE AVE, MIXED OCCUPANCY – June 25, 2017.
July 9, 2017 FDNY firefighters from the Brooklyn section of NY went to work on a 2nd Alarm fire on 4120 10th Avenue.
LOUDLABS NEWS offers up more amazing first hand video of the LAFD firefighters going to work when: An LAPD air unit took quick action after noticing a garage engulfed in flames. Police say the air unit was flying over Hollywood when the pilot noticed smoke and flames coming from the 600 block of North Wilton Place just before 3:00 AM. Firefighters were contacted and were able to knockdown the fire within minutes. The garage appears to be a part of a vacant home. No injuries have been reported.
San Bernardino County Fire Department
On Tuesday July 4th, 2017 #SBCoFD responded to a commercial structure fire in division 3, #Victorville at the Southern California Logistics Airport #SCLA. #Firefighters arrived to find two abandoned military housing units well involved with fire. Initial firefighting efforts were challenged with a limited water supply in the area. Crews initiated fire attack with defensive roof operations which kept the fire from extending into additional buildings. The buildings were cleared of any potential victims with no injuries to firefighters.
On June 18th, 2017, Stockton Firefighters responded to back to back working commercial structure fires. These fires occurred during a week long, triple digit heat wave. Stockton Firefighters worked quickly to contain the first blaze with minimal damages to a charitable organization. The second fire was out of control upon arrival, and a complete loss after extinguishment.
Fire Crews committed to an exterior hose stream while gaining entry to the building. The structure is known by firefighters to have an unusual floor plan and potential for heavy fire load. The Gospel Mission was currently closed, making forcible entry a consideration on delaying interior fire attack. An associate on scene opened a rear roll-up door, which Firefighters gained access and made the remaining fire attack. Truck Firefighters performed vertical ventilation, while the fire was being extinguished. Firefighters remained on scene to perform salvage and overhaul. The quick knock-down of the fire and aggressive tactics saved much of this charitable organization’s donations, administrative filings, cold storage, and more.
Firefighters were still on scene (working in hundred degree heat) when a second, working commercial structure fire occurred several blocks away. Many fire crews cleared to head to the second structure fire.
The second fire can be viewed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACqRp…
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8-21-2017 Long Beach Firefighters battled an intense Third Alarm Blaze that roared through a section of storage units on the 2000 block of West Wardlow Road in Long Beach, California. The fire at “Extra Space Storage” reportedly damaged or destroyed approximately 100 units in the storage complex. After opening up Firefighters immediately went to master streams, knocking down heavy fire conditions with handlines, portable monitors and ladder pipes. Firefighters also went to work protecting exposures, other adjacent rows of storage units on either side. Small explosions could be heard as flames tore through the separate storage lockers. A large plume of smoke and flames could be seen from the southbound lanes of the 405 (San Diego) freeway as the storage complex sits right next to roadway. The main bulk of fire was knocked down in over three hours time. Los Angles County Fire Department also had units assisting on scene. One Firefighter suffered a shoulder injury and was transported to a local area hospital. Damage was extensive and the total loss is being tabulated. Overhaul lasted throughout the morning. Long Beach Police assisted with traffic and crowd control. The cause of the stubborn late night blaze is under investigation. firelensman
Jan 19th 2018 – 8708 Yukon St @ 5:45 AM
Firefighters battled a stubborn fire at the Mainland Sawmill.
50 firefighters battled the blaze for hours while dealing with low water pressure. Two fireboats also responded to the scene to assist.
5 workers were transported for minor smoke inhalation.
Huntington Park May 30, 2020.
