The Latest Breaking News from lAfD

Meet the California firefighter ‘super commuters’ traveling 2,000 miles for work

As cost of living continues to rise in the Golden state, some first responders have moved to Oregon, Arizona, Texas, Alabama, Florida – even Alaska

The Guardian - US · Aug 23, 2023

'Mayday! ... Firefighters trapped!': The battle to save Victory Baptist Church

LOS ANGELES — Less than 90 seconds after the bedside alarm broke the spell of sleep, Los Angeles Fire Department Battalion Chief Gregg Avery and his partner, Chris Klimpel, were racing out of Station 13 through the streets of Pico-Union toward Victory Baptist Church.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 13, 2023

LAFD deputy chief retires amid investigation into harassment allegations

LOS ANGELES — A top Los Angeles Fire Department official has retired in the midst of a city investigation into allegations of misconduct against him.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 31, 2023

Fire breaks out at Hollywood Bowl following ‘Sound of Music’ singalong concert

LAFD says no one was injured in vegetation fire that broke out in cluster of palm trees

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2022

New audio reveals Anne Heche was trapped in fiery car for nearly an hour after crash

LOS ANGELES — New audio files from the Los Angeles Fire Department reveal that actor Anne Heche was trapped in her car for nearly an hour before being rescued at the scene of the fiery crash that led to her death last month.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 3, 2022

Anne Heche 'was trapped in burning home for 40 minutes after car crash, records show'

Fire department records, obtained by NBC4 Los Angeles, are said to show that the late actor Anne Heche was trapped inside her vehicle for at least 40 minutes before being rescued by firefighters

Daily Mirror · Sep 2, 2022

Investigation into crash that killed Anne Heche is concluded

The actress is legally dead under Californian law but is still on life support

Wales Online · Aug 14, 2022

Anne Heche not expected to survive after car crash left her in coma

The 53-year-old was taken to hospital following the crash in the Mar Vista area of Los Angeles

Wales Online · Aug 12, 2022

Anne Heche in critical condition in a coma with lung damage and burns after horror crash

Anne Heche, 53, slipped into a coma shortly after the accident on Friday morning in the Mar Vista area of Los Angeles and has needed surgery after suffering from burns and lung damage

Daily Mirror · Aug 9, 2022

Anne Heche in a coma after LA car crash, representative confirms

The 53-year-old was taken to hospital following the incident on Friday morning.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022