Electrical fire forces evacuation of Los Angeles Metro station

A small electrical fire has halted some Metro train traffic near MacArthur Park in Los Angeles Tuesday afternoon. The fire was reported just after 1 p.m. at the Wilshire/Alvarado station, 662 S.

Austin Beutner says LAFD needs dispatch reform to cut response delays

Mayoral candidate Austin Beutner says L.A.’s 911 system sends paramedics to too many non-emergency calls, slowing response ...

L.A. firefighters propose hike in sales tax to pay for new stations, equipment and more

This is the most important thing for the LAFD really ever,” said Doug Coates, acting president of the city firefighter union.

Sheared fire hydrant in San Fernando Valley causes structural damage to gas station

A sheared fire hydrant near a Chevron gas station in Tarzana caused structural damage and flooding on Friday morning.

LAFD records show no sign of 'cold trailing' again at Lachman fire, as interim chief had claimed

The conflict between the LAFD's statements and its own records is likely to intensify frustration and anger among Palisades fire victims over contradictory and incomplete information about what was do ...