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Fire Captain Erik Scott shares some advice for those braving the heat as high temperatures peak in the areas like the San Fernando Valley. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on May 21, 2025.

An investigation is underway after a person was found dead inside a car in Baldwin Park. Annette Arreola reports for the NBC4 News at 5 a.m. on May 16, 2025. 

Police on Friday are investigating a fatal shooting in Baldwin Park where a person was found dead inside a vehicle.    

“I 100% deny any misuse of union funds or personal misconduct,” said Freddy Escobar, suspended president of a LA firefighters’ union. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025.

A vacant two-story house that was damaged by several fires was demolished Thursday after firefighters responded to the latest fire at the property. The fire was reported Thursday morning at 1744 North Wilton Place between Hollywood Boulevard and Franklin Avenue. Firefighters extinguished the flames in about 84 minutes, the LAFD said. No injuries were reported. Details about how the fire…

LA County Fire Department’s annual Sirens of Silence enriched young children with sensory-friendly activities. Annette Arreola reports for Today in LA on Saturday, April 12, 2025. 

A driver, described as a man in his 20s, died after a crash with a LAFD fire engine in Pacoima. Camilla Rambaldi reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on March 30, 2025.

The sole occupant of a vehicle was killed following a collision with a Los Angeles Fire Department fire engine in Pacoima.

The Los Angeles City Council approved a measure on Tuesday that could lead to more funding for the LA Fire Department.

The Los Angeles City Council will take up a proposal that could give the fire department a big financial boost. Annette Arreola reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on March 25, 2025. 

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass approved a pay raise for fired LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley before the deadly Palisades Fire and her dismissal more than a month after the third-most destructive fire on record in California started on the Los Angeles County coast. In a letter to the city controller dated Dec. 27, Bass approved a merit pay increase in…

A person described as a man in his 50s died Saturday evening after being trapped in a burning house in Hyde Park. As seen on air on the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on March 8, 2025.

A 50-year-old man who was trapped inside a burning Hyde Park house Saturday was hospitalized in critical condition and a firefighter suffered minor injuries putting out the blaze.

Former Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley lost her reinstatement appeal before the LA City Council. Here’s are timeline of events.

City councilmembers who went against the majority of the council and voted in favor of reinstating former LAFD chief Kristin Crowley consider potential political ramifications of their choice. Alex Rozier reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

LA City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez speaks after the former LAFD chief failed to be reinstated by the LA City Council. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on March 5, 2025. 

Tuesday’s meeting of the LA City Council was former LAFD chief Kristin Crowley’s opportunity to convince Council members that she has to keep her job, following the Mayor’s criticism of preparations for and the response to the Palisades Fire.

The Los Angeles City Council rejected former Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley’s appeal on Tuesday to reinstate her title as the department’s head, leaving the public to wonder what’s next for the ex-chief.

Much of the blame game following the LA fires centers around who knew what and when. Karma Dickerson and Annabelle Sedano reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Former LAFD Chief has been re-assigned within the fire department. Alex Rozier and Robert Kovacik report for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.