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Water Main Break in Long Beach Prompts Swift Water Rescue

A major water main break early this morning prompted a swift response from Long Beach Fire and utility crews, leading to emergency evacuations and ongoing repair efforts. https://youtube.com/shorts/xjNji559lbY?si=Gn_8iYDaRBka3mgD At approximately…

LBLN February 7, 2025

Breaking News Fire Long Beach

Boat Fire Near Queen Mary in Long Beach Sends 4 to Hospital

Four people were hospitalized after a boat caught fire near the Queen Mary in Long Beach on Friday evening. https://youtube.com/shorts/iZI7XY0p8e0?si=tlOyFPbBmg_j0LDt The Long Beach Fire Department reported that firefighters responded around…

LBLN November 2, 2024

Breaking News Fire

One Injured After Explosion Destroys House in Long Beach

A house in Long Beach was completely destroyed in an explosion Monday morning, leaving one person injured and causing damage to a nearby structure. The explosion occurred shortly after 11…

LBLN October 7, 2024

Crime Fire Local News

Deadly 710 Freeway Crash After Police Pursuit of Stolen Kia

One person lost their life and at least three individuals were hospitalized with major injuries after a stolen car, pursued by polce, collided with a big rig, engulfing the scene…

LBLN May 14, 2024

Breaking News Fire Local News

Two dead, Three injured in Boat Fire

The boat fire broke out around 5:48 p.m. Saturday when it was docked near the fueling station in Alamitos Bay. Firefighters said two women died at the scene, while the…

LBLN August 5, 2023

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Long Beach firefighters battle overnight strip mall fire

Early this morning Long Beach Fire Department responded to a large commercial fire in a vacant strip mall that was undergoing renovations. The fire occurred near the intersection of Anaheim…

LBLN December 11, 2022

Fire Local News Long Beach

Structure Fire, Power Lines Explode in Long Beach

On Monday July 4, 2022 at approximately 8:42pm, Long Beach Fire and Long Beach Police responded to a garage fire in the alley rear of 2000 Block Lime Avenue. https://youtu.be/WGx2nojW5_U…

LBLN July 5, 2022

Breaking News Community Crime

Apartment Fire Friday Morning in Belmont Shore

Photos by Michael Salcido LONG BEACH, CA - On June 17 at 8:23 a.m., Long Beach Fire Department responded to the 3900 block of Allin street in Belmont Shore where…

LBLN June 17, 2022

Fire Local News Long Beach

Elderly Man Drowns at El Dorado Park

Photos courtesy of LPFD LONG BEACH, CA - On May 30, the Long Beach Fire Department received a call from two witnesses for a possible drowning victim at El Dorado…

LBLN May 31, 2022

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3rd Alarm Apartment Fire in North Long Beach

On Thursday at 1:37 pm Long Beach Fire responded to reports of an apartment fire located on the 2800 block of Artesia Blvd near Paramount. https://youtu.be/kzcwc_--JB8 When Firefighters arrived the…

LBLN May 12, 2022

Fire Local News

Firefighters Respond to 2nd Alarm Apartment Fire

At approximately 06:24hrs this morning, LBFD responded to a structure fire on the 1100 Block of E Broadway. Upon arrival, LBFD advised they seen smoke showing and fire which fully…

LBLN February 27, 2022

Breaking News Coast Community

Marine Fire in Long Beach Harbor

Long Beach Fire Department’s Lifeguard Rescue Boat 1 and 1st Alarm Assignment made quick work of a 40-foot pleasure craft vessel that was engulfed in flames earlier this afternoon in Alamitos Bay. Though no injuries were reported, fire investigators are currently looking into the origins of the fire.

LBLN October 25, 2021

Breaking News Community Crime

Atlantic Avenue Closure for Arson Suspect Negotiation Ends With Arrest

At approximately 12:26 p.m. this afternoon, LBPD detectives located a felony arson suspect in the 3300 block of Atlantic Avenue at the scene of a public trashcan engulfed in flames.…

LBLN September 3, 2021

Fire Local News

LBFD Knockdown Two-Story House Fire in Long Beach

On Wednesday at 10:40pm LBFD responded to calls of a house fire on the 7100 block of Coralite in East Long Beach. When Long Beach Fire arrived they saw heavy…

LBLN June 17, 2021

Crime Fire LGBTQ+

City to Reveal New Pride Lifeguard Tower after Recent Fire Destroys Original

LB Officials are dedicating and unveiling a new Pride Lifeguard Tower that will be painted by LGBTQ+ LB Firefighters on Thursday at 5pm at the Beach.

LBLN June 7, 2021

Community Downtown Long Beach Education

Long Beach Fire Department and The Guidance Center Launch Mental Health Crisis Training Video Series

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LBLN May 26, 2021

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One Person Found Dead After House Fire in Bixby Knolls

Long Beach Fire responded to the 1000 block of Marcellus Street in Bixby Knolls around 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday night. When firefighters arrived they reported heavy fire coming out of…

LBLN January 14, 2021

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2nd Alarm Fire at Apartment Carport in Long beach

2nd Alarm fire broke out at an apartment carport and extended into an auto body shop around 8:15pm on Wednesday night. LBFD firefighters quickly responded to the 1300 block of…

LBLN December 16, 2020

Breaking News Crime Fire

Suspicious package found during shooting investigation

On Tuesday at approximately 5:30 p.m., while investigating a hit shooting in the area of Artesia Boulevard and the Los Angeles River, officer located a suspicious package with in the crime…

LBLN March 24, 2020

Breaking News Fire Police

Man trapped under metro train after falling from platform in Long Beach

A man was trapped under metro train after falling from platform in Long Beach just before 5:30PM today said Long Beach Fire PIO Jake Heflin. Photo courtesy of LBFD LBFD…

LBLN December 13, 2019

Fire Health Local News

City of Long Beach Warns Residents of Poor Air Quality Due to Fires throughout Southern California

City Health Officer Anissa Davis warns Long Beach residents about potential unhealthy air quality due to Southern California’s many active fires, including Easy, Getty, and Hill. The fires are being…

LBLN October 31, 2019

Breaking News Fire Local News

Brush Fire Breaks Out on 405 Freeway at Redondo

Breakingnews Brush fire breaks out on the 405 near Redondo in Long Beach. https://youtu.be/Jyyweq63XlM Long Beach firefighters were dispatched just before 10pm tonight and quickly put out the blaze. The…

LBLN June 19, 2019

Breaking News Fire Local News

Long Beach Fire extinguish brush fire at El Dorado nature center

A brush fire broke out just after 5:30 PM today on the southeast side El Dorado nature Center. https://youtu.be/BLQDFCCOqho Long Beach fire along with LA and Orange county fire responded…

LBLN June 19, 2019

Fire Local News

Man Hospitalized with Burns After Fire in Drug Processing Facility

A man was hospitalized after a fire breaks out in North Long Beach. LBFD battled the 2nd Alarm commercial fire earlier today, on the 3300 block of E. 59th Street.…

LBLN May 25, 2019

Breaking News Crime Fire

VIDEO: Amazing rescue by Long Beach Fire and LBPD caught on camera

https://youtu.be/dTmB6_SUK08 VIDEO: Amazing rescue by Long Beach Fire Department and Long Beach Police caught on camera of a mentally unstable person that refused to come down from the dollar tree…

LBLN April 27, 2019

Breaking News Fire Local News

Long Beach Fire Battles 2nd Alarm House Blaze

https://youtu.be/iD70c21A8WA Long Beach Fire Department responded to a house fire near 10th and Daisy around 6:20pm today. LBFD originally had reports of a child trapped in the house, luckily everyone…

LBLN March 31, 2019

Belmont Shore Breaking News Fire

Officials Investigate Fatal Apartment Fire in Belmont Shore

Officials Investigate Fatal Apartment Fire in Belmont Shore. Long Beach Fire was called tonight just before 11:30pm to reports of explosion and fire at 38th Place near Ocean and Termino.…

LBLN November 27, 2018

Fire On The Scene Public Safety

Fire Inside Walmart Causes Evacuation of Shoppers

Fire Inside Walmart Causes Evacuation of Shoppers A fire breaks out inside Walmart prompting an evacuation of shoppers and employees. The Long Beach Fire Department with LA County Fire responded…

LBLN November 9, 2018

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Long Beach Fire Crews Extinguish House Fire in Westside

Long Beach Fire crews responded to a house fire Saturday afternoon just after 4:00pm on the 2700 block of Easy Ave. https://youtu.be/h5-dGlGJebQ Video by Long Beach Firefighters 372 LBFD extinguished…

LBLN October 7, 2018

Airport City Event Downtown Long Beach

Jet Blue Offering Free Flights for Firefighters to Attend Captain Rosa Service, July 3rd

Jet Blue is offering free flights for firefighters to attend Captain Rosa's Service taking place on July 3rd at 10:00 a.m. at the Long Beach Convention Center. Visit www.lbff.org for…

LBLN June 29, 2018

Breaking News Crime Fire

One firefighter Killed, One Wounded in Shooting at Senior Housing Facility

https://youtu.be/bJRs9iIpXes One firefighter Killed, One Wounded in Shooting at Senior Housing Facility while responding to a fire alarm call at the Covenant Manor Senior Living Apartment Complex in the 600…

LBLN June 25, 2018

Breaking News Crime Fire

Long Beach Fire and ATF Arson Unit Task Force Make Arrests Relating to Multiple Fires in Belmont Shore

Over the last few weeks, the Long Beach Fire Department Fire Investigations Team and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Arson Unit Task Force have been working…

LBLN June 18, 2018

Belmont Shore Fire Local News

Long Beach Firefighters Battle Early morning 3rd alarm blaze at DOGZ Bar and Grill in Belmont Shore

https://youtu.be/aWtGWvBya20 Long Beach Fire Department Firefighters battle early morning 3rd alarm blaze at DOGZ Bar and Grill in Belmont Shore. https://youtu.be/SsiZt8QUoFU Video by Ralph Z.

LBLN June 12, 2018

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One dead, two escape house fire at 31st and Fashion in West Long Beach

One male dead, another male and female escaped a house fire at 31st and Fashion in West Long Beach. https://youtu.be/WgaKNZuvwsM The fire was reported at 9:57pm at the 3000 block…

LBLN December 28, 2017

Fire Local News

Firefighters Battle Brush Fire on Train Tracks in North Long Beach

https://youtu.be/I1nEvAxQOss Long Beach Fire Department battle brush fire on train tracks near Long Beach Blvd. and 48th Street in North Long Beach. Firefighter quickly knocked on the fire, no injuries…

LBLN October 24, 2017

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City Health Officer Warns Residents of Poor Air Quality Due to Smoke from Fire in Anaheim Hills

City Health Officer Anissa Davis warns Long Beach residents regarding potential unhealthy air quality due to Canyon Fire 2 in Anaheim Hills. Smoke and ash from the fire is rising…

LBLN October 9, 2017

Fire Local News

Long Beach Dave’s Burgers Ablaze Early This Morning

Units were dispatched to Dave’s Burgers on Orange Avenue and Carson street early this morning after reports of the fast food restaurant in flames made it to the Long Beach…

LBLN October 3, 2017

Breaking News Fire

Long Beach Fire Department battle 3rd alarm structure fire at Extra Space Storage

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LBLN August 21, 2017

Fire Local News

2nd alarm fire breaks out in a vacant commercial building downtown

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LBLN August 20, 2017

Breaking News Fire

VIDEO: Long Beach Fire Department battle structure fire in Downtown Long Beach

https://youtu.be/FUJ8VDwE2V0 Long Beach Fire Department battle structure fire in Downtown Long Beach. LBFD was dispatched at 11:44 AM . The blaze was knocked down in 20 minutes and contained to…

LBLN June 28, 2017

Fire Local News

LBFD knockdown vehicle fire that spread to garage and house 6800 block E. 10th street

Long Beach Fire Department ‪knockdown vehicle fire that spread to garage and house 6800 block E. 10th street. Fire units responded at 11:10am today, no injuries reported. Red Cross assisting…

LBLN June 26, 2017

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Long Beach Fire Department Announces Basic Fire Recruit Academy Class 2017 A/B Graduation

Long Beach, CA The Long Beach Fire Department is proud to announce that the Basic Fire Recruit Academy Class 2017 A/B, who began the 14-week Fire Academy training on January…

LBLN May 23, 2017

Community Fire Local News

LBFD Announces Release Calls Of Service Every Month By District

In March, LBFD responded to over 5,000 calls of service. Every month they will be sharing the calls of service by type of incident within each Council District. This report…

LBLN April 11, 2017

Breaking News Fire

Family Displaced After Two-Alarm House Fire

Long Beach Fire Department responded to a 2nd alarm house fire Sunday, damaging a two-story home near Virginia Country Club in Long Beach, authorities said. The fire was reported at…

LBLN February 6, 2017

Breaking News Fire

One killed, Six injured during apartment fire in North Long Beach

One person was killed and six others were injured during an apartment fire in North Long Beach on New Year's Day, according to Long Beach Fire Department. The blaze began…

LBLN January 2, 2017

Breaking News Fire Local News

Historic Long Beach Railroad Depot Destroyed In Massive Overnight Fire

Historic 108 year old railroad depot was destroyed in a massive fire early this morning. Firefighters arrived to willow springs park around 2 45 a.m. and the building was already…

LBLN September 16, 2016

Fire Local News

Firefighters Battle 2nd Alarm Apartment Fire On Broadway Ave

At approximately 10:50 am on July 24, 2016, Long Beach Fire Department units responded to a structure fire in an apartment over a business on the 1000 block of E.…

LBLN July 25, 2016

Fire Local News

World’s Most Advanced Fireboat Dedicated to LBFD at Port of Long Beach

A new fireboat was officially welcomed into service Wednesday at the Port of LongBeach, representing a significant leap forward in protecting the harbor and the flow of trade through the…

LBLN June 8, 2016

Crime Event Coverage Fire

WATCH LIVE: Long Beach Police & Fire Memorial Ceremony

Police and Fire personnel, city dignitaries, and community members will honor those individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the community in Long Beach. The memorial service will include…

LBLN May 3, 2016

Breaking News Fire Local News

Suspect Opens Fire Killing Father And Wounding 3 Others In Long Beach

At approximately 8:43 PM officers responded to the 1200 block of E 17th St regarding a shots call. Officers arrived on scene and located four male adult victims. One victim…

LBLN April 19, 2016

Breaking News Fire Local News

Long Beach Fire Department Battles Early Morning 3rd Alarm At Royal Buffet

Long Beach Fire Department extinguished a three-alarm fire that broke out a restaurant in Long Beach Sunday morning around 7:00 am. An off-duty firefighter spotted the fire and called 911,…

LBLN April 10, 2016

Fire Local News

Downtown Long Beach High-Rise Fire Displaces Residents

Today around 6:30 the Long Beach Fire Department units responded to a sixteen-story, residential high-rise apartment fire on the 600 block of E. Ocean Blvd. Heavy fire was seen coming from…

LBLN March 8, 2016

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