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Griffin Fire in Montecito Heights Sends Smoke Billowing Over Hillside, Shelter-in-Place Lifted

4700 Griffin Ave, Montecito Heights, Los Angeles

Published Jul 6 at 3:19 PM · Updated Jul 6 at 4:44 PM

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Jul 6, 6:11PM

Firefighters report a knockdown of the brush fire and are now in the mop-up phase.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:23

Metro, Griffin IC, we have a knockdown. We are now in the mop-up phase. We're working on a demo plan. We'll get back to you on that plan. Griffin IC, roger. Knockdown time, 1802. Light Force 64, water flow, 8760 South Main Street.

Jul 6, 6:04PM

Forward progress on the blaze has been stopped. LAFD companies are expected to remain on scene for several hours finishing up operations for the two-acre blaze.

Jul 6, 6:04PM

The shelter-in-place has been lifted, per the LAFD.

Jul 6, 5:25PM

Firefighters report the brush fire remains at 2 acres, with most burning contained within the perimeter.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:31

Metro, Griffin, IC, I have an updated size up. We're still holding the brush fire at 2 Acres. We do have a dirty burn. A majority of what's burning right now is within the perimeter. We're holding off the water drop so we can get our crews in to start working on that and to put line completely around the perimeter. Feel comfortable with taking this back to 7?

Jul 6, 5:24PM

A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter circling overhead with multiple fire units on the scene.

Jul 6, 4:55PM

An additional engine unit is staged nearby and ready to assist with the brush fire efforts.

LAFD Ops South · 0:09

IC from Engine 3, we're in at staging at 52nd and Griffin. Engine 3, IC, stand by.

Jul 6, 4:55PM

Video shows smoke and fire rising from the hillside.

Jul 6, 4:47PM

Firefighters are requesting five more fire resources to assist with the ongoing brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:14

Metro from Griffith IC, any additional resources? Give me five additional fire resources out of the closest. Griffith IC, roger, stand by for your additional companies.

Jul 6, 4:46PM

CORRECTION: The radio clips from this incident were being reported at a different address than Citizen's video coverage. The two incidents have been merged.

Jul 6, 4:46PM

The address reported for this incident has changed to 4700 Griffin Ave.

Jul 6, 4:44PM

The blaze has prompted a shelter-in-place order for residents in zone LFD-0953.

Jul 6, 4:30PM

Firefighters report 7 mph winds from the southwest, affecting the brush fire's movement.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:16

Metro, Griffin IC. Also, we have approximately a 7 mile per hour winds coming from the southwest. Griffin IC, roger. 7 from the southwest.

Jul 6, 4:29PM

According to firefighters, they're making progress on the 2-acre brush fire. Current resources will be maintained.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:31

Metro, Assistant 2. We're at Debs Park, along the 110 freeway. We've got about 2 acres of medium to heavy brush. We're making progress with the water drop. We're working our lines around the fire. Assistant 2 will be IC. Battalion 2 will be operations. We'll hold the resources that are assigned. We'll hold the resources that are assigned.

Jul 6, 4:28PM

LA County is sending one hand crew and additional support to assist with the brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:31

Griffin IC, Metro on 5. Metro, Griffin IC, go. Griffin IC, LA County is going to be sending only one hand crew, one soup, and Battalion 4 for the agency rep. Your call plan will be on your MDC as well. Command, LA County, B1, TAC's B fire 22 and 23. LA PD at our ground, and your Victor is 113.

Jul 6, 4:27PM

Crews are forming a structure defense group to protect a nearby community as the fire advances.

LAFD Ops South · 0:31

We're all working the right plank. Light Force 2 from IC. Go ahead. I'm going to make you structure a defense group. You're going to take Engine 20 and Engine 35, correction, just Engine 20 for right now, into the community close to your staging location there off of Avenue 52. The head of the fire is working itself that way and just jumped the second fire road. I'm going to make you structure a defense group.

Jul 6, 4:22PM

Firefighters are awaiting additional resources from LA County, which are currently unavailable due to another brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:21

Metro, Griffin IC. Griffin IC, go ahead. Did we get our resources from LA County, the crews? Griffin IC, we're still waiting. They're putting out a brush fire in a different area. We're still waiting for their callback. Roger.

Jul 6, 4:21PM

A shelter-in-place warning has been issued for nearby areas due to the brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:24

Metro from Griffin IC, we're going to do a shelter-in-place warning for LFD 0953. Griffin IC, roger, shelter-in-place, LFD and 053. 0953, do you want to confirm? Roger, 0953.

Jul 6, 4:21PM

The brush fire has expanded to about 1.5 acres. Firefighters are focusing on the Alpha flank.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:18

Metro, Griffin IC, updated size up, the fire's approximately one and a half acres now, it's punking in the medium of the heavy brush, the Zulu flank is knocked down, working on the Alpha flank now, don't anticipate any additional resources. Griffin IC, roger.

Jul 6, 4:01PM

Firefighters have organized teams to tackle the left flank of the fire, accessing it from Hummingbird Trail.

LAFD Ops South · 0:31

Yeah, grip me 9. Engine 2, we're on scene. Life Force 1, you're going to report to Division Alpha. You will be Division Alpha. You'll have Engine 55, Engine 1, Engine 42, and Engine 47. That's going to be the left flank of the fire. Best access is going to be off of Hummingbird Trail, directly behind your Life Force. Yeah, I see from Life Force 1.

Jul 6, 3:51PM

Additional brush patrol units and a hydration unit are en route to support firefighting efforts.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:26

Griffin IC, Metro. Metro, Griffin IC, go. Griffin IC, you have C43, hydration unit responding, and you're going to be getting Brush Patrol 47 and Brush Patrol 74 en route as well. Roger, 47, 74. Also, can you attach EA1? Roger, EA1.

Jul 6, 3:42PM

Firefighters confirm that current crews are sufficient to manage the brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:25

Griffin IC, Metro. Go for Griffin IC. Griffin IC, you're going to have Roberta Hellspot with Engine 1 responding to the Hellspot and confirming, do you need more crews other than 4A and 4B? No, those two just advised. Roger.

Jul 6, 3:41PM

Firefighters have established a command post to coordinate efforts against the uphill brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:31

Post is at 47 North Griffin. Battalion 2, roger. Confirming, Griffin, IC. Correct, Griffin, IC. Roger. Units responding to the brush assignment, incident 1182, 4700 Griffin Avenue, Battalion 2 is on scene. Half acre, uphill, heavy brush, mild winds. Command post will be at 47th and Griffin, stage, Griffin, cross of North Griffin. We'll be noticing...

Jul 6, 3:41PM

According to firefighters, the brush fire covers about half an acre and is moving uphill in heavy brush.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:30

Metro, Battalion 2 is on scene at 4700 North Griffin Avenue. We do have a patch, approximately half an acre, going uphill and heavy brush. Mild wind at this time. This is a brush assignment. My command post will be at 4700 North Griffin. Have all companies access and stage off of Griffin Avenue. Avenue, Griffin Avenue and Mont...

Jul 6, 3:40PM

Additional firefighting units and resources are being deployed to manage the brush fire.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:30

Rescue 12, Engine 55, Engine 42, Engine 16, Crew 4A, Crew 4B, Supervisor 4, Dozer 45, Engine 5, Life Force 90, Air Operations, EMS 11, Battalion 11. Respond to the brush fire with Battalion 2 and Task Force 55 on scene at 4700 North Griffin. 4700 North Griffin. This is going to be a Channel 5.

Jul 6, 3:40PM

According to firefighters, they have classified the incident as a brush fire and are coordinating additional resources.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:22

Roger that. Task Force 12, do you want to turn this into a brush? Be advised, we're on Avenue 52, Avenue 52. Roger. Task Force 12, do you want to turn this into a brush? Roger that, let's go ahead and turn it into a brush.

Jul 6, 3:39PM

Firefighters on scene report moderate smoke in heavy brush and have requested five additional engines.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:30

Metro, you have all the task force 12 on scene, 4700 North Griffin Avenue. What we have here, it appears to be, we've got some moderate smoke showing in the brush. It's a heavy brush. Go ahead and give me, go ahead and give me about additional five engines on this. Roger, we'll go ahead and turn this into a brush. Thank you.

Jul 6, 3:19PM

Firefighters are responding to a report of a grass fire.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:26

Engine 59. Engine 59, Injury, 112-95 Expo, Channel 4. Truck 12, Engine 47, Battalion 2. Engine 47 on the radio with Task Force 12, Battalion 2, grass fire, 4700 Griffiths.

Jul 6, 3:19PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 4700 Griffith Park Dr.

Jul 6, 6:11PM

Firefighters report a knockdown of the brush fire and are now in the mop-up phase.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:23

Metro, Griffin IC, we have a knockdown. We are now in the mop-up phase. We're working on a demo plan. We'll get back to you on that plan. Griffin IC, roger. Knockdown time, 1802. Light Force 64, water flow, 8760 South Main Street.

Jul 6, 6:04PM

Forward progress on the blaze has been stopped. LAFD companies are expected to remain on scene for several hours finishing up operations for the two-acre blaze.

Jul 6, 6:04PM

The shelter-in-place has been lifted, per the LAFD.

Jul 6, 5:25PM

Firefighters report the brush fire remains at 2 acres, with most burning contained within the perimeter.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:31

Metro, Griffin, IC, I have an updated size up. We're still holding the brush fire at 2 Acres. We do have a dirty burn. A majority of what's burning right now is within the perimeter. We're holding off the water drop so we can get our crews in to start working on that and to put line completely around the perimeter. Feel comfortable with taking this back to 7?

Jul 6, 5:24PM

A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter circling overhead with multiple fire units on the scene.

Jul 6, 4:55PM

An additional engine unit is staged nearby and ready to assist with the brush fire efforts.

LAFD Ops South · 0:09

IC from Engine 3, we're in at staging at 52nd and Griffin. Engine 3, IC, stand by.

Jul 6, 4:55PM

Video shows smoke and fire rising from the hillside.

Jul 6, 4:47PM

Firefighters are requesting five more fire resources to assist with the ongoing brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:14

Metro from Griffith IC, any additional resources? Give me five additional fire resources out of the closest. Griffith IC, roger, stand by for your additional companies.

Jul 6, 4:46PM

CORRECTION: The radio clips from this incident were being reported at a different address than Citizen's video coverage. The two incidents have been merged.

Jul 6, 4:46PM

The address reported for this incident has changed to 4700 Griffin Ave.

Jul 6, 4:44PM

The blaze has prompted a shelter-in-place order for residents in zone LFD-0953.

Jul 6, 4:30PM

Firefighters report 7 mph winds from the southwest, affecting the brush fire's movement.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:16

Metro, Griffin IC. Also, we have approximately a 7 mile per hour winds coming from the southwest. Griffin IC, roger. 7 from the southwest.

Jul 6, 4:29PM

According to firefighters, they're making progress on the 2-acre brush fire. Current resources will be maintained.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:31

Metro, Assistant 2. We're at Debs Park, along the 110 freeway. We've got about 2 acres of medium to heavy brush. We're making progress with the water drop. We're working our lines around the fire. Assistant 2 will be IC. Battalion 2 will be operations. We'll hold the resources that are assigned. We'll hold the resources that are assigned.

Jul 6, 4:28PM

LA County is sending one hand crew and additional support to assist with the brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:31

Griffin IC, Metro on 5. Metro, Griffin IC, go. Griffin IC, LA County is going to be sending only one hand crew, one soup, and Battalion 4 for the agency rep. Your call plan will be on your MDC as well. Command, LA County, B1, TAC's B fire 22 and 23. LA PD at our ground, and your Victor is 113.

Jul 6, 4:27PM

Crews are forming a structure defense group to protect a nearby community as the fire advances.

LAFD Ops South · 0:31

We're all working the right plank. Light Force 2 from IC. Go ahead. I'm going to make you structure a defense group. You're going to take Engine 20 and Engine 35, correction, just Engine 20 for right now, into the community close to your staging location there off of Avenue 52. The head of the fire is working itself that way and just jumped the second fire road. I'm going to make you structure a defense group.

Jul 6, 4:22PM

Firefighters are awaiting additional resources from LA County, which are currently unavailable due to another brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:21

Metro, Griffin IC. Griffin IC, go ahead. Did we get our resources from LA County, the crews? Griffin IC, we're still waiting. They're putting out a brush fire in a different area. We're still waiting for their callback. Roger.

Jul 6, 4:21PM

A shelter-in-place warning has been issued for nearby areas due to the brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:24

Metro from Griffin IC, we're going to do a shelter-in-place warning for LFD 0953. Griffin IC, roger, shelter-in-place, LFD and 053. 0953, do you want to confirm? Roger, 0953.

Jul 6, 4:21PM

The brush fire has expanded to about 1.5 acres. Firefighters are focusing on the Alpha flank.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:18

Metro, Griffin IC, updated size up, the fire's approximately one and a half acres now, it's punking in the medium of the heavy brush, the Zulu flank is knocked down, working on the Alpha flank now, don't anticipate any additional resources. Griffin IC, roger.

Jul 6, 4:01PM

Firefighters have organized teams to tackle the left flank of the fire, accessing it from Hummingbird Trail.

LAFD Ops South · 0:31

Yeah, grip me 9. Engine 2, we're on scene. Life Force 1, you're going to report to Division Alpha. You will be Division Alpha. You'll have Engine 55, Engine 1, Engine 42, and Engine 47. That's going to be the left flank of the fire. Best access is going to be off of Hummingbird Trail, directly behind your Life Force. Yeah, I see from Life Force 1.

Jul 6, 3:51PM

Additional brush patrol units and a hydration unit are en route to support firefighting efforts.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:26

Griffin IC, Metro. Metro, Griffin IC, go. Griffin IC, you have C43, hydration unit responding, and you're going to be getting Brush Patrol 47 and Brush Patrol 74 en route as well. Roger, 47, 74. Also, can you attach EA1? Roger, EA1.

Jul 6, 3:42PM

Firefighters confirm that current crews are sufficient to manage the brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:25

Griffin IC, Metro. Go for Griffin IC. Griffin IC, you're going to have Roberta Hellspot with Engine 1 responding to the Hellspot and confirming, do you need more crews other than 4A and 4B? No, those two just advised. Roger.

Jul 6, 3:41PM

Firefighters have established a command post to coordinate efforts against the uphill brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:31

Post is at 47 North Griffin. Battalion 2, roger. Confirming, Griffin, IC. Correct, Griffin, IC. Roger. Units responding to the brush assignment, incident 1182, 4700 Griffin Avenue, Battalion 2 is on scene. Half acre, uphill, heavy brush, mild winds. Command post will be at 47th and Griffin, stage, Griffin, cross of North Griffin. We'll be noticing...

Jul 6, 3:41PM

According to firefighters, the brush fire covers about half an acre and is moving uphill in heavy brush.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:30

Metro, Battalion 2 is on scene at 4700 North Griffin Avenue. We do have a patch, approximately half an acre, going uphill and heavy brush. Mild wind at this time. This is a brush assignment. My command post will be at 4700 North Griffin. Have all companies access and stage off of Griffin Avenue. Avenue, Griffin Avenue and Mont...

Jul 6, 3:40PM

Additional firefighting units and resources are being deployed to manage the brush fire.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:30

Rescue 12, Engine 55, Engine 42, Engine 16, Crew 4A, Crew 4B, Supervisor 4, Dozer 45, Engine 5, Life Force 90, Air Operations, EMS 11, Battalion 11. Respond to the brush fire with Battalion 2 and Task Force 55 on scene at 4700 North Griffin. 4700 North Griffin. This is going to be a Channel 5.

Jul 6, 3:40PM

According to firefighters, they have classified the incident as a brush fire and are coordinating additional resources.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:22

Roger that. Task Force 12, do you want to turn this into a brush? Be advised, we're on Avenue 52, Avenue 52. Roger. Task Force 12, do you want to turn this into a brush? Roger that, let's go ahead and turn it into a brush.

Jul 6, 3:39PM

Firefighters on scene report moderate smoke in heavy brush and have requested five additional engines.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:30

Metro, you have all the task force 12 on scene, 4700 North Griffin Avenue. What we have here, it appears to be, we've got some moderate smoke showing in the brush. It's a heavy brush. Go ahead and give me, go ahead and give me about additional five engines on this. Roger, we'll go ahead and turn this into a brush. Thank you.

Jul 6, 3:19PM

Firefighters are responding to a report of a grass fire.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:26

Engine 59. Engine 59, Injury, 112-95 Expo, Channel 4. Truck 12, Engine 47, Battalion 2. Engine 47 on the radio with Task Force 12, Battalion 2, grass fire, 4700 Griffiths.

Jul 6, 3:19PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 4700 Griffith Park Dr.

Jul 6, 6:11PM

Firefighters report a knockdown of the brush fire and are now in the mop-up phase.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:23

Metro, Griffin IC, we have a knockdown. We are now in the mop-up phase. We're working on a demo plan. We'll get back to you on that plan. Griffin IC, roger. Knockdown time, 1802. Light Force 64, water flow, 8760 South Main Street.

Jul 6, 6:04PM

Forward progress on the blaze has been stopped. LAFD companies are expected to remain on scene for several hours finishing up operations for the two-acre blaze.

Jul 6, 6:04PM

The shelter-in-place has been lifted, per the LAFD.

Jul 6, 5:25PM

Firefighters report the brush fire remains at 2 acres, with most burning contained within the perimeter.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:31

Metro, Griffin, IC, I have an updated size up. We're still holding the brush fire at 2 Acres. We do have a dirty burn. A majority of what's burning right now is within the perimeter. We're holding off the water drop so we can get our crews in to start working on that and to put line completely around the perimeter. Feel comfortable with taking this back to 7?

Jul 6, 5:24PM

A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter circling overhead with multiple fire units on the scene.

Jul 6, 4:55PM

An additional engine unit is staged nearby and ready to assist with the brush fire efforts.

LAFD Ops South · 0:09

IC from Engine 3, we're in at staging at 52nd and Griffin. Engine 3, IC, stand by.

Jul 6, 4:55PM

Video shows smoke and fire rising from the hillside.

Jul 6, 4:47PM

Firefighters are requesting five more fire resources to assist with the ongoing brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:14

Metro from Griffith IC, any additional resources? Give me five additional fire resources out of the closest. Griffith IC, roger, stand by for your additional companies.

Jul 6, 4:46PM

CORRECTION: The radio clips from this incident were being reported at a different address than Citizen's video coverage. The two incidents have been merged.

Jul 6, 4:46PM

The address reported for this incident has changed to 4700 Griffin Ave.

Jul 6, 4:44PM

The blaze has prompted a shelter-in-place order for residents in zone LFD-0953.

Jul 6, 4:30PM

Firefighters report 7 mph winds from the southwest, affecting the brush fire's movement.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:16

Metro, Griffin IC. Also, we have approximately a 7 mile per hour winds coming from the southwest. Griffin IC, roger. 7 from the southwest.

Jul 6, 4:29PM

According to firefighters, they're making progress on the 2-acre brush fire. Current resources will be maintained.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:31

Metro, Assistant 2. We're at Debs Park, along the 110 freeway. We've got about 2 acres of medium to heavy brush. We're making progress with the water drop. We're working our lines around the fire. Assistant 2 will be IC. Battalion 2 will be operations. We'll hold the resources that are assigned. We'll hold the resources that are assigned.

Jul 6, 4:28PM

LA County is sending one hand crew and additional support to assist with the brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:31

Griffin IC, Metro on 5. Metro, Griffin IC, go. Griffin IC, LA County is going to be sending only one hand crew, one soup, and Battalion 4 for the agency rep. Your call plan will be on your MDC as well. Command, LA County, B1, TAC's B fire 22 and 23. LA PD at our ground, and your Victor is 113.

Jul 6, 4:27PM

Crews are forming a structure defense group to protect a nearby community as the fire advances.

LAFD Ops South · 0:31

We're all working the right plank. Light Force 2 from IC. Go ahead. I'm going to make you structure a defense group. You're going to take Engine 20 and Engine 35, correction, just Engine 20 for right now, into the community close to your staging location there off of Avenue 52. The head of the fire is working itself that way and just jumped the second fire road. I'm going to make you structure a defense group.

Jul 6, 4:22PM

Firefighters are awaiting additional resources from LA County, which are currently unavailable due to another brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:21

Metro, Griffin IC. Griffin IC, go ahead. Did we get our resources from LA County, the crews? Griffin IC, we're still waiting. They're putting out a brush fire in a different area. We're still waiting for their callback. Roger.

Jul 6, 4:21PM

A shelter-in-place warning has been issued for nearby areas due to the brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:24

Metro from Griffin IC, we're going to do a shelter-in-place warning for LFD 0953. Griffin IC, roger, shelter-in-place, LFD and 053. 0953, do you want to confirm? Roger, 0953.

Jul 6, 4:21PM

The brush fire has expanded to about 1.5 acres. Firefighters are focusing on the Alpha flank.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:18

Metro, Griffin IC, updated size up, the fire's approximately one and a half acres now, it's punking in the medium of the heavy brush, the Zulu flank is knocked down, working on the Alpha flank now, don't anticipate any additional resources. Griffin IC, roger.

Jul 6, 4:01PM

Firefighters have organized teams to tackle the left flank of the fire, accessing it from Hummingbird Trail.

LAFD Ops South · 0:31

Yeah, grip me 9. Engine 2, we're on scene. Life Force 1, you're going to report to Division Alpha. You will be Division Alpha. You'll have Engine 55, Engine 1, Engine 42, and Engine 47. That's going to be the left flank of the fire. Best access is going to be off of Hummingbird Trail, directly behind your Life Force. Yeah, I see from Life Force 1.

Jul 6, 3:51PM

Additional brush patrol units and a hydration unit are en route to support firefighting efforts.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:26

Griffin IC, Metro. Metro, Griffin IC, go. Griffin IC, you have C43, hydration unit responding, and you're going to be getting Brush Patrol 47 and Brush Patrol 74 en route as well. Roger, 47, 74. Also, can you attach EA1? Roger, EA1.

Jul 6, 3:42PM

Firefighters confirm that current crews are sufficient to manage the brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:25

Griffin IC, Metro. Go for Griffin IC. Griffin IC, you're going to have Roberta Hellspot with Engine 1 responding to the Hellspot and confirming, do you need more crews other than 4A and 4B? No, those two just advised. Roger.

Jul 6, 3:41PM

Firefighters have established a command post to coordinate efforts against the uphill brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:31

Post is at 47 North Griffin. Battalion 2, roger. Confirming, Griffin, IC. Correct, Griffin, IC. Roger. Units responding to the brush assignment, incident 1182, 4700 Griffin Avenue, Battalion 2 is on scene. Half acre, uphill, heavy brush, mild winds. Command post will be at 47th and Griffin, stage, Griffin, cross of North Griffin. We'll be noticing...

Jul 6, 3:41PM

According to firefighters, the brush fire covers about half an acre and is moving uphill in heavy brush.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:30

Metro, Battalion 2 is on scene at 4700 North Griffin Avenue. We do have a patch, approximately half an acre, going uphill and heavy brush. Mild wind at this time. This is a brush assignment. My command post will be at 4700 North Griffin. Have all companies access and stage off of Griffin Avenue. Avenue, Griffin Avenue and Mont...

Jul 6, 3:40PM

Additional firefighting units and resources are being deployed to manage the brush fire.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:30

Rescue 12, Engine 55, Engine 42, Engine 16, Crew 4A, Crew 4B, Supervisor 4, Dozer 45, Engine 5, Life Force 90, Air Operations, EMS 11, Battalion 11. Respond to the brush fire with Battalion 2 and Task Force 55 on scene at 4700 North Griffin. 4700 North Griffin. This is going to be a Channel 5.

Jul 6, 3:40PM

According to firefighters, they have classified the incident as a brush fire and are coordinating additional resources.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:22

Roger that. Task Force 12, do you want to turn this into a brush? Be advised, we're on Avenue 52, Avenue 52. Roger. Task Force 12, do you want to turn this into a brush? Roger that, let's go ahead and turn it into a brush.

Jul 6, 3:39PM

Firefighters on scene report moderate smoke in heavy brush and have requested five additional engines.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:30

Metro, you have all the task force 12 on scene, 4700 North Griffin Avenue. What we have here, it appears to be, we've got some moderate smoke showing in the brush. It's a heavy brush. Go ahead and give me, go ahead and give me about additional five engines on this. Roger, we'll go ahead and turn this into a brush. Thank you.

Jul 6, 3:19PM

Firefighters are responding to a report of a grass fire.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:26

Engine 59. Engine 59, Injury, 112-95 Expo, Channel 4. Truck 12, Engine 47, Battalion 2. Engine 47 on the radio with Task Force 12, Battalion 2, grass fire, 4700 Griffiths.

Jul 6, 3:19PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 4700 Griffith Park Dr.

Jul 6, 6:11PM

Firefighters report a knockdown of the brush fire and are now in the mop-up phase.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:23

Metro, Griffin IC, we have a knockdown. We are now in the mop-up phase. We're working on a demo plan. We'll get back to you on that plan. Griffin IC, roger. Knockdown time, 1802. Light Force 64, water flow, 8760 South Main Street.

Jul 6, 6:04PM

Forward progress on the blaze has been stopped. LAFD companies are expected to remain on scene for several hours finishing up operations for the two-acre blaze.

Jul 6, 6:04PM

The shelter-in-place has been lifted, per the LAFD.

Jul 6, 5:25PM

Firefighters report the brush fire remains at 2 acres, with most burning contained within the perimeter.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:31

Metro, Griffin, IC, I have an updated size up. We're still holding the brush fire at 2 Acres. We do have a dirty burn. A majority of what's burning right now is within the perimeter. We're holding off the water drop so we can get our crews in to start working on that and to put line completely around the perimeter. Feel comfortable with taking this back to 7?

Jul 6, 5:24PM

A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter circling overhead with multiple fire units on the scene.

Jul 6, 4:55PM

An additional engine unit is staged nearby and ready to assist with the brush fire efforts.

LAFD Ops South · 0:09

IC from Engine 3, we're in at staging at 52nd and Griffin. Engine 3, IC, stand by.

Jul 6, 4:55PM

Video shows smoke and fire rising from the hillside.

Jul 6, 4:47PM

Firefighters are requesting five more fire resources to assist with the ongoing brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:14

Metro from Griffith IC, any additional resources? Give me five additional fire resources out of the closest. Griffith IC, roger, stand by for your additional companies.

Jul 6, 4:46PM

CORRECTION: The radio clips from this incident were being reported at a different address than Citizen's video coverage. The two incidents have been merged.

Jul 6, 4:46PM

The address reported for this incident has changed to 4700 Griffin Ave.

Jul 6, 4:44PM

The blaze has prompted a shelter-in-place order for residents in zone LFD-0953.

Jul 6, 4:30PM

Firefighters report 7 mph winds from the southwest, affecting the brush fire's movement.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:16

Metro, Griffin IC. Also, we have approximately a 7 mile per hour winds coming from the southwest. Griffin IC, roger. 7 from the southwest.

Jul 6, 4:29PM

According to firefighters, they're making progress on the 2-acre brush fire. Current resources will be maintained.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:31

Metro, Assistant 2. We're at Debs Park, along the 110 freeway. We've got about 2 acres of medium to heavy brush. We're making progress with the water drop. We're working our lines around the fire. Assistant 2 will be IC. Battalion 2 will be operations. We'll hold the resources that are assigned. We'll hold the resources that are assigned.

Jul 6, 4:28PM

LA County is sending one hand crew and additional support to assist with the brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:31

Griffin IC, Metro on 5. Metro, Griffin IC, go. Griffin IC, LA County is going to be sending only one hand crew, one soup, and Battalion 4 for the agency rep. Your call plan will be on your MDC as well. Command, LA County, B1, TAC's B fire 22 and 23. LA PD at our ground, and your Victor is 113.

Jul 6, 4:27PM

Crews are forming a structure defense group to protect a nearby community as the fire advances.

LAFD Ops South · 0:31

We're all working the right plank. Light Force 2 from IC. Go ahead. I'm going to make you structure a defense group. You're going to take Engine 20 and Engine 35, correction, just Engine 20 for right now, into the community close to your staging location there off of Avenue 52. The head of the fire is working itself that way and just jumped the second fire road. I'm going to make you structure a defense group.

Jul 6, 4:22PM

Firefighters are awaiting additional resources from LA County, which are currently unavailable due to another brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:21

Metro, Griffin IC. Griffin IC, go ahead. Did we get our resources from LA County, the crews? Griffin IC, we're still waiting. They're putting out a brush fire in a different area. We're still waiting for their callback. Roger.

Jul 6, 4:21PM

A shelter-in-place warning has been issued for nearby areas due to the brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:24

Metro from Griffin IC, we're going to do a shelter-in-place warning for LFD 0953. Griffin IC, roger, shelter-in-place, LFD and 053. 0953, do you want to confirm? Roger, 0953.

Jul 6, 4:21PM

The brush fire has expanded to about 1.5 acres. Firefighters are focusing on the Alpha flank.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:18

Metro, Griffin IC, updated size up, the fire's approximately one and a half acres now, it's punking in the medium of the heavy brush, the Zulu flank is knocked down, working on the Alpha flank now, don't anticipate any additional resources. Griffin IC, roger.

Jul 6, 4:01PM

Firefighters have organized teams to tackle the left flank of the fire, accessing it from Hummingbird Trail.

LAFD Ops South · 0:31

Yeah, grip me 9. Engine 2, we're on scene. Life Force 1, you're going to report to Division Alpha. You will be Division Alpha. You'll have Engine 55, Engine 1, Engine 42, and Engine 47. That's going to be the left flank of the fire. Best access is going to be off of Hummingbird Trail, directly behind your Life Force. Yeah, I see from Life Force 1.

Jul 6, 3:51PM

Additional brush patrol units and a hydration unit are en route to support firefighting efforts.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:26

Griffin IC, Metro. Metro, Griffin IC, go. Griffin IC, you have C43, hydration unit responding, and you're going to be getting Brush Patrol 47 and Brush Patrol 74 en route as well. Roger, 47, 74. Also, can you attach EA1? Roger, EA1.

Jul 6, 3:42PM

Firefighters confirm that current crews are sufficient to manage the brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:25

Griffin IC, Metro. Go for Griffin IC. Griffin IC, you're going to have Roberta Hellspot with Engine 1 responding to the Hellspot and confirming, do you need more crews other than 4A and 4B? No, those two just advised. Roger.

Jul 6, 3:41PM

Firefighters have established a command post to coordinate efforts against the uphill brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:31

Post is at 47 North Griffin. Battalion 2, roger. Confirming, Griffin, IC. Correct, Griffin, IC. Roger. Units responding to the brush assignment, incident 1182, 4700 Griffin Avenue, Battalion 2 is on scene. Half acre, uphill, heavy brush, mild winds. Command post will be at 47th and Griffin, stage, Griffin, cross of North Griffin. We'll be noticing...

Jul 6, 3:41PM

According to firefighters, the brush fire covers about half an acre and is moving uphill in heavy brush.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:30

Metro, Battalion 2 is on scene at 4700 North Griffin Avenue. We do have a patch, approximately half an acre, going uphill and heavy brush. Mild wind at this time. This is a brush assignment. My command post will be at 4700 North Griffin. Have all companies access and stage off of Griffin Avenue. Avenue, Griffin Avenue and Mont...

Jul 6, 3:40PM

Additional firefighting units and resources are being deployed to manage the brush fire.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:30

Rescue 12, Engine 55, Engine 42, Engine 16, Crew 4A, Crew 4B, Supervisor 4, Dozer 45, Engine 5, Life Force 90, Air Operations, EMS 11, Battalion 11. Respond to the brush fire with Battalion 2 and Task Force 55 on scene at 4700 North Griffin. 4700 North Griffin. This is going to be a Channel 5.

Jul 6, 3:40PM

According to firefighters, they have classified the incident as a brush fire and are coordinating additional resources.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:22

Roger that. Task Force 12, do you want to turn this into a brush? Be advised, we're on Avenue 52, Avenue 52. Roger. Task Force 12, do you want to turn this into a brush? Roger that, let's go ahead and turn it into a brush.

Jul 6, 3:39PM

Firefighters on scene report moderate smoke in heavy brush and have requested five additional engines.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:30

Metro, you have all the task force 12 on scene, 4700 North Griffin Avenue. What we have here, it appears to be, we've got some moderate smoke showing in the brush. It's a heavy brush. Go ahead and give me, go ahead and give me about additional five engines on this. Roger, we'll go ahead and turn this into a brush. Thank you.

Jul 6, 3:19PM

Firefighters are responding to a report of a grass fire.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:26

Engine 59. Engine 59, Injury, 112-95 Expo, Channel 4. Truck 12, Engine 47, Battalion 2. Engine 47 on the radio with Task Force 12, Battalion 2, grass fire, 4700 Griffiths.

Jul 6, 3:19PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 4700 Griffith Park Dr.

Jul 6, 6:11PM

Firefighters report a knockdown of the brush fire and are now in the mop-up phase.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:23

Metro, Griffin IC, we have a knockdown. We are now in the mop-up phase. We're working on a demo plan. We'll get back to you on that plan. Griffin IC, roger. Knockdown time, 1802. Light Force 64, water flow, 8760 South Main Street.

Jul 6, 6:04PM

Forward progress on the blaze has been stopped. LAFD companies are expected to remain on scene for several hours finishing up operations for the two-acre blaze.

Jul 6, 6:04PM

The shelter-in-place has been lifted, per the LAFD.

Jul 6, 5:25PM

Firefighters report the brush fire remains at 2 acres, with most burning contained within the perimeter.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:31

Metro, Griffin, IC, I have an updated size up. We're still holding the brush fire at 2 Acres. We do have a dirty burn. A majority of what's burning right now is within the perimeter. We're holding off the water drop so we can get our crews in to start working on that and to put line completely around the perimeter. Feel comfortable with taking this back to 7?

Jul 6, 5:24PM

A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter circling overhead with multiple fire units on the scene.

Jul 6, 4:55PM

An additional engine unit is staged nearby and ready to assist with the brush fire efforts.

LAFD Ops South · 0:09

IC from Engine 3, we're in at staging at 52nd and Griffin. Engine 3, IC, stand by.

Jul 6, 4:55PM

Video shows smoke and fire rising from the hillside.

Jul 6, 4:47PM

Firefighters are requesting five more fire resources to assist with the ongoing brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:14

Metro from Griffith IC, any additional resources? Give me five additional fire resources out of the closest. Griffith IC, roger, stand by for your additional companies.

Jul 6, 4:46PM

CORRECTION: The radio clips from this incident were being reported at a different address than Citizen's video coverage. The two incidents have been merged.

Jul 6, 4:46PM

The address reported for this incident has changed to 4700 Griffin Ave.

Jul 6, 4:44PM

The blaze has prompted a shelter-in-place order for residents in zone LFD-0953.

Jul 6, 4:30PM

Firefighters report 7 mph winds from the southwest, affecting the brush fire's movement.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:16

Metro, Griffin IC. Also, we have approximately a 7 mile per hour winds coming from the southwest. Griffin IC, roger. 7 from the southwest.

Jul 6, 4:29PM

According to firefighters, they're making progress on the 2-acre brush fire. Current resources will be maintained.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:31

Metro, Assistant 2. We're at Debs Park, along the 110 freeway. We've got about 2 acres of medium to heavy brush. We're making progress with the water drop. We're working our lines around the fire. Assistant 2 will be IC. Battalion 2 will be operations. We'll hold the resources that are assigned. We'll hold the resources that are assigned.

Jul 6, 4:28PM

LA County is sending one hand crew and additional support to assist with the brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:31

Griffin IC, Metro on 5. Metro, Griffin IC, go. Griffin IC, LA County is going to be sending only one hand crew, one soup, and Battalion 4 for the agency rep. Your call plan will be on your MDC as well. Command, LA County, B1, TAC's B fire 22 and 23. LA PD at our ground, and your Victor is 113.

Jul 6, 4:27PM

Crews are forming a structure defense group to protect a nearby community as the fire advances.

LAFD Ops South · 0:31

We're all working the right plank. Light Force 2 from IC. Go ahead. I'm going to make you structure a defense group. You're going to take Engine 20 and Engine 35, correction, just Engine 20 for right now, into the community close to your staging location there off of Avenue 52. The head of the fire is working itself that way and just jumped the second fire road. I'm going to make you structure a defense group.

Jul 6, 4:22PM

Firefighters are awaiting additional resources from LA County, which are currently unavailable due to another brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:21

Metro, Griffin IC. Griffin IC, go ahead. Did we get our resources from LA County, the crews? Griffin IC, we're still waiting. They're putting out a brush fire in a different area. We're still waiting for their callback. Roger.

Jul 6, 4:21PM

A shelter-in-place warning has been issued for nearby areas due to the brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:24

Metro from Griffin IC, we're going to do a shelter-in-place warning for LFD 0953. Griffin IC, roger, shelter-in-place, LFD and 053. 0953, do you want to confirm? Roger, 0953.

Jul 6, 4:21PM

The brush fire has expanded to about 1.5 acres. Firefighters are focusing on the Alpha flank.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:18

Metro, Griffin IC, updated size up, the fire's approximately one and a half acres now, it's punking in the medium of the heavy brush, the Zulu flank is knocked down, working on the Alpha flank now, don't anticipate any additional resources. Griffin IC, roger.

Jul 6, 4:01PM

Firefighters have organized teams to tackle the left flank of the fire, accessing it from Hummingbird Trail.

LAFD Ops South · 0:31

Yeah, grip me 9. Engine 2, we're on scene. Life Force 1, you're going to report to Division Alpha. You will be Division Alpha. You'll have Engine 55, Engine 1, Engine 42, and Engine 47. That's going to be the left flank of the fire. Best access is going to be off of Hummingbird Trail, directly behind your Life Force. Yeah, I see from Life Force 1.

Jul 6, 3:51PM

Additional brush patrol units and a hydration unit are en route to support firefighting efforts.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:26

Griffin IC, Metro. Metro, Griffin IC, go. Griffin IC, you have C43, hydration unit responding, and you're going to be getting Brush Patrol 47 and Brush Patrol 74 en route as well. Roger, 47, 74. Also, can you attach EA1? Roger, EA1.

Jul 6, 3:42PM

Firefighters confirm that current crews are sufficient to manage the brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:25

Griffin IC, Metro. Go for Griffin IC. Griffin IC, you're going to have Roberta Hellspot with Engine 1 responding to the Hellspot and confirming, do you need more crews other than 4A and 4B? No, those two just advised. Roger.

Jul 6, 3:41PM

Firefighters have established a command post to coordinate efforts against the uphill brush fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:31

Post is at 47 North Griffin. Battalion 2, roger. Confirming, Griffin, IC. Correct, Griffin, IC. Roger. Units responding to the brush assignment, incident 1182, 4700 Griffin Avenue, Battalion 2 is on scene. Half acre, uphill, heavy brush, mild winds. Command post will be at 47th and Griffin, stage, Griffin, cross of North Griffin. We'll be noticing...

Jul 6, 3:41PM

According to firefighters, the brush fire covers about half an acre and is moving uphill in heavy brush.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:30

Metro, Battalion 2 is on scene at 4700 North Griffin Avenue. We do have a patch, approximately half an acre, going uphill and heavy brush. Mild wind at this time. This is a brush assignment. My command post will be at 4700 North Griffin. Have all companies access and stage off of Griffin Avenue. Avenue, Griffin Avenue and Mont...

Jul 6, 3:40PM

Additional firefighting units and resources are being deployed to manage the brush fire.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:30

Rescue 12, Engine 55, Engine 42, Engine 16, Crew 4A, Crew 4B, Supervisor 4, Dozer 45, Engine 5, Life Force 90, Air Operations, EMS 11, Battalion 11. Respond to the brush fire with Battalion 2 and Task Force 55 on scene at 4700 North Griffin. 4700 North Griffin. This is going to be a Channel 5.

Jul 6, 3:40PM

According to firefighters, they have classified the incident as a brush fire and are coordinating additional resources.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:22

Roger that. Task Force 12, do you want to turn this into a brush? Be advised, we're on Avenue 52, Avenue 52. Roger. Task Force 12, do you want to turn this into a brush? Roger that, let's go ahead and turn it into a brush.

Jul 6, 3:39PM

Firefighters on scene report moderate smoke in heavy brush and have requested five additional engines.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:30

Metro, you have all the task force 12 on scene, 4700 North Griffin Avenue. What we have here, it appears to be, we've got some moderate smoke showing in the brush. It's a heavy brush. Go ahead and give me, go ahead and give me about additional five engines on this. Roger, we'll go ahead and turn this into a brush. Thank you.

Jul 6, 3:19PM

Firefighters are responding to a report of a grass fire.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:26

Engine 59. Engine 59, Injury, 112-95 Expo, Channel 4. Truck 12, Engine 47, Battalion 2. Engine 47 on the radio with Task Force 12, Battalion 2, grass fire, 4700 Griffiths.

Jul 6, 3:19PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 4700 Griffith Park Dr.

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Comments30

canipetyourdog7Jul 6 at 4:40 PM

This fire is reportedly about LFD 0953 but that is actually the fire that is burning in Montecito Heights on Griffin Ave. I live near the spot being shown here on the citizen app and there is no smoke. I think this report is an error.

sirenavengerJul 6 at 4:43 PM

@canipetyourdog7 that’s what I think too, it’s not on watch duty but the Griffin Fire in Highland Park is

leelee69Jul 6 at 5:12 PM

Can smell in south pas too

losangelesUser1830588019Jul 6 at 5:12 PM

Smoke was blowing towards South Pasadena

mmlopezmontJul 6 at 5:09 PM

But two helicopters were on it quickly.

canipetyourdog7Jul 6 at 4:40 PM

This fire is reportedly about LFD 0953 but that is actually the fire that is burning in Montecito Heights on Griffin Ave. I live near the spot being shown here on the citizen app and there is no smoke. I think this report is an error.

sirenavengerJul 6 at 4:43 PM

@canipetyourdog7 that’s what I think too, it’s not on watch duty but the Griffin Fire in Highland Park is

leelee69Jul 6 at 5:12 PM

Can smell in south pas too

losangelesUser1830588019Jul 6 at 5:12 PM

Smoke was blowing towards South Pasadena

mmlopezmontJul 6 at 5:09 PM

But two helicopters were on it quickly.

canipetyourdog7Jul 6 at 4:40 PM

This fire is reportedly about LFD 0953 but that is actually the fire that is burning in Montecito Heights on Griffin Ave. I live near the spot being shown here on the citizen app and there is no smoke. I think this report is an error.

sirenavengerJul 6 at 4:43 PM

@canipetyourdog7 that’s what I think too, it’s not on watch duty but the Griffin Fire in Highland Park is

leelee69Jul 6 at 5:12 PM

Can smell in south pas too

losangelesUser1830588019Jul 6 at 5:12 PM

Smoke was blowing towards South Pasadena

mmlopezmontJul 6 at 5:09 PM

But two helicopters were on it quickly.

canipetyourdog7Jul 6 at 4:40 PM

This fire is reportedly about LFD 0953 but that is actually the fire that is burning in Montecito Heights on Griffin Ave. I live near the spot being shown here on the citizen app and there is no smoke. I think this report is an error.

sirenavengerJul 6 at 4:43 PM

@canipetyourdog7 that’s what I think too, it’s not on watch duty but the Griffin Fire in Highland Park is

leelee69Jul 6 at 5:12 PM

Can smell in south pas too

losangelesUser1830588019Jul 6 at 5:12 PM

Smoke was blowing towards South Pasadena

mmlopezmontJul 6 at 5:09 PM

But two helicopters were on it quickly.

canipetyourdog7Jul 6 at 4:40 PM

This fire is reportedly about LFD 0953 but that is actually the fire that is burning in Montecito Heights on Griffin Ave. I live near the spot being shown here on the citizen app and there is no smoke. I think this report is an error.

sirenavengerJul 6 at 4:43 PM

@canipetyourdog7 that’s what I think too, it’s not on watch duty but the Griffin Fire in Highland Park is

leelee69Jul 6 at 5:12 PM

Can smell in south pas too

losangelesUser1830588019Jul 6 at 5:12 PM

Smoke was blowing towards South Pasadena

mmlopezmontJul 6 at 5:09 PM

But two helicopters were on it quickly.

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