The Latest Breaking News from The Los Angeles Fire Department

A TV News Helicopter Covering One LA Tragedy Became a Second One Tuesday Night

An NBC4 helicopter crashed in Chatsworth while covering a fatal bus crash, killing reporter Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw and a third victim.

Latin Times · Sep 16

Eliana Moreno Spoke of 'Power' of Aerial Reporting Weeks Before NEWSCHOPPER4 Crash

Eliana Moreno spoke about the 'power' of aerial reporting weeks before she and pilot George Marciniw died in the NewsChopper4 crash.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

NBC reporter Eliana Moreno among three killed in helicopter crash in Los Angeles

Helicopter pilot George Marciniw has also been named as one of the victims as colleagues paid tribute

The Independent UK · Sep 16

LA mayor ordered fire department to downplay failures in fighting historic wildfires, report says

The new head of the Los Angeles Fire Department admitted last month the after-action report was edited to ‘soften language and reduce explicit criticism’

The Independent UK · Feb 5

Human remains located after California fireworks warehouse explosion

Investigators have located human remains following a large explosion at a Northern California fireworks warehouse

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025

Man restrained on board Delta flight after staff say he was biting and hitting passengers

The man was taken to a hospital for a psychological evaluation

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025

Southern California Utility Company Admits Equipment Likely Sparked Hurst Fire, Acknowledges Videos That Suggest It Caused Eaton Fire

On Thursday, Southern California Edison (SCE), the primary electric utility company for much of SoCal, said the Los Angeles Fire Department is investigating the cause of the Hurst Fire and believes its equipment caused the blaze.

Latin Times · Feb 6, 2025

Call of Duty is getting a microtransaction nobody can get mad at: A unique premium skin whose proceeds will go to LA wildfire relief

In addition to 100% of the bundle's revenue, Activision is donating $1 million to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and Direct Relief.

PC Gamer · Jan 18, 2025

Megyn Kelly Accuses LA Fire Department of Sending 'Obese Lesbians' to Rescue People From Wildfires: 'We Want a Strong Man to Rescue Us'

Talk show host Megyn Kelly expressed her frustrations with the efforts of the Los Angeles Fire Department, stating that they are sending "obese" lesbians to save those affected by the wildfires raging in the greater Los Angeles area instead of "strong" men.

Latin Times · Jan 15, 2025

“The loss overall is awful and unspeakable”: Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith and Primus guitarist Larry ‘Ler’ LaLonde among thousands who have lost homes in L.A. wildfires

Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan and Anthrax’s Scott Ian share their first-hand experience of the devastating impact of one of the biggest natural disasters in Los Angeles’ history

Guitar World · Jan 13, 2025