Los Angeles Fire Department

09/13/2026

Today marks 91 years since the line-of-duty death of LAFD Fireman George Damron.

On September 7, 1935, Fireman Damron was critically injured while battling a commercial fire on East 4th Street.

Despite a courageous fight for his life, he passed away from his injuries five days later, on September 12.

More than nine decades later, we continue to honor Fireman Damron’s service and sacrifice, and remember the family, friends and fellow firefighters who carried his memory forward.

His legacy remains a lasting part of the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Ninety-one years later, Fireman George Damron remains forever a part of the LAFD family.

09/12/2026

FORWARD PROGRESS STOPPED ON THE BRUSH FIRE

Brush fire in Sunland 9/12/26 1506 hours.

LA City Fire Department, LA County Fire Department and the Angeles National Forest are battling an approximately 2 acre brush fire in light to medium brush.

First arriving fire companies reported the fire moving at a moderate rate of speed with winds out of the west at approximately 10 MPH.

At the time of this post, no structures are threatened and no evacuations have been issued.

09/12/2026

Brush fire in Sunland 9/12/26 1506 hours.

LA City Fire Department, LA County Fire Department and the Angeles National Forest are battling an approximately 2 acre brush fire in light to medium brush.

First arriving fire companies reported the fire moving at a moderate rate of speed with winds out of the west at approximately 10 MPH.

At the time of this post, no structures are threatened and no evacuations have been issued.

09/12/2026

Today marks 20 years since the passing of LAFD Captain II Lane A. Kemper, a 31-year veteran of the Los Angeles Fire Department who lost his battle with job-related cancer on September 12, 2006.

Captain Kemper dedicated his career to protecting the people of Los Angeles and helping make generations of firefighters safer.

Widely respected for his knowledge and skill in forcible entry, he shared that experience with others and helped advance techniques that continue to influence firefighter training.

But Lane's legacy extended well beyond the fireground. He devoted countless hours to supporting firefighter families and raising funds for the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund.

Twenty years later, we remember Captain Kemper for his service, his knowledge, his generosity and the lasting impact he made on the LAFD and the firefighters who had the privilege of serving alongside him.

We honor his memory and keep his family, friends and LAFD family in our thoughts.

Rest in peace, Captain Kemper.

09/12/2026

GETTY FIRE 90% CONTAINED
Getty Fire
Update: 9/12/26 @ 10:30 a.m.

The Getty Fire is now 90 percent contained. No heat was detected yesterday or overnight.

LAFD will maintain a fire watch through the weekend with one engine and one brush patrol.

For real-time updates on this and other incidents, download AwareCA, the official public safety app for LAFD and other California agencies.

09/11/2026

GETTY FIRE 80% CONTAINED

Getty Fire

Update: 9/11/26 4:00 p.m.

The Getty Fire is now 80 percent contained. With improved mapping, the fire's footprint is estimated at 15 to 17 acres.

Crews have worked hard on mop-up over the past two days, and it shows.

Today's drone flights found no hot spots within the fire's interior.

Crews will continue working the perimeter through the evening to bring the fire to full containment.

For real-time updates on this and other incidents, download AwareCA, the official public safety app for LAFD and other California agencies.

09/11/2026

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25th 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony - Join us Live on Youtube.

Join us to remember 9/11 at the Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center.

We are live streaming the event.

To watch go to: youtube dot com / LAFD and click on the 'live' stream.

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09/11/2026

IN MEMORIAM: FIREMAN DONALD J. ROMPS

Today, the Los Angeles Fire Department remembers Fireman Donald J. Romps, who lost his life in the line of duty on September 11, 1970.

Fireman Romps was an eight-year veteran of the LAFD when he responded with his fellow firefighters to a greater alarm fire at a commercial building at 857 South San Pedro Street in Downtown Los Angeles.

While operating inside the smoke-filled building, Fireman Romps became overcome as conditions deteriorated.

His fellow firefighters made extraordinary efforts to reach him and bring him to safety, placing themselves at great personal risk in an attempt to save their brother firefighter.

Born January 12, 1940, in Chicago, Donald Romps joined the Los Angeles Fire Department on May 12, 1962.

During his eight years of service, he worked at numerous assignments throughout the Department, ultimately serving at Fire Station 30.

More than five decades later, we remember Fireman Donald J. Romps not only for how he died, but for the life of service that came before it.

We honor his commitment to the people of Los Angeles, his place in the LAFD family, and the family, friends and fellow firefighters who carried his memory forward.

On this anniversary, we pause to remember Fireman Donald J. Romps and ensure that his service and sacrifice are never forgotten.

Rest in peace, Fireman Romps.

09/10/2026

**Getty Fire**

**Update: 9/10/26 at 3:00 p.m.**

Crews worked the Getty Fire throughout the day, continuing mop-up and containment operations after forward progress was stopped yesterday afternoon. Overnight work brought the fire to 10 percent containment, and that number will rise as crews complete today's work.

Ten Type 1 engines, three Type 6 brush patrol engines, four hand crews, UAS, and overhead and support personnel were assigned to today's 24-hour operational period. Hand crews spent the day hiking hose lines up the steep hillside, hitting hot spots and securing line along the edge of the burn.

Reminder: All evacuation warnings were lifted at 8:30 p.m. last night.

The Getty Center remained closed to the public today. Fire apparatus staged at the access point are blocking the entrance.

09/10/2026

Evacuation Warnings for the Getty Fire have been LIFTED by Incident Command. Genasys zones LFD-0895 and LFD-0967 have returned to normal status. Crews will continue working on scene until full containment of the fire is declared.

For real-time updates on this fire and any incident near you, download the free AwareCA app or visit LAFD.org/alerts