News, entertainment, opinion, and whatever sparks interest in Burbank the Media City

Navigation

Fronnie Lewis - Editor

Tag Archives | Burbank Fire Department

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Walt Disney Studios entrance on Buena Vista Street Burbank April 12, 2018

Hazmat situation at Disney Studios Burbank

By Fronnie Lewis on Thursday, April 12, 2018

Burbank Fire units and Hazmat team were spotted rushing through the Buena Vista Street entrance of the Walt Disney Studios today. It happened just before 9 a.m. this morning. ABC-7 reported the problem was acid leaking from an overheated battery on one of the sound stages. Fire personnel contained the spill and treated “eight employees complaining of minor symptoms,” according to a news release from Simone McFarland, Burbank public information officer. Apparently the fumes from the leak caused some distress, but no one was transported to the hospital. After fire... Read More →

Tags: Burbank, Burbank Fire Department, hazmat, Walt Disney Studios

September 11 tribute in Burbank on Sunday

By Fronnie Lewis on Saturday, September 10, 2016

Tribute to the victims and heroes of the September 11 attacks is set to take place at 6:45 a.m., tomorrow morning, on the steps of the headquarters of the Burbank Police and Fire Departments, 200 North 3rd Street. Meanwhile, USA Today has interesting article on “Ten things you may have forgotten about 9/11” including the ties the hijackers had to Saudi Arabia. Fifteen of the 19 hijackers were from Saudi Arabia.

Tags: 9/11, Burbank, Burbank Fire Department, Burbank Police Department, tributes

Photo courtesy Burbank Fire Department -- Fire battle at on East Angeleno Avenue Burbank February 25, 2016

Huge house fire in Burbank under investigation

By Fronnie Lewis on Friday, February 26, 2016

A huge house fire on East Angeleno Avenue in Burbank is under investigation today. Yesterday morning, a fierce battle was waged to try to save the two-story structure. Fire crews from the surrounding area were involved in the fight. The first to arrive on the scene at around 9:40 a.m. were from Burbank and Glendale. The firefighters discovered a worker “trapped by the heat and smoke” on the roof: “Personnel quickly rescued the worker and began assessing the roof for vertical ventilation,” according to a news release sent out by... Read More →

Tags: Burbank, Burbank Fire Department, Fire

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Costco store 1051 West Burbank Blvd. Burbank July 21, 2014

Burbank Costco reopens today after hazmat incident

By Fronnie Lewis on Friday, August 14, 2015

Burbank’s Costco is back in business today after shutting down yesterday afternoon due to a hazmat incident. Shortly after 4 p.m. yesterday a refrigerant line apparently ruptured. “The 911 call reported a possible Freon leak after a loud bang. Any report of a gas or chemical involved in an incident initiates a Hazardous Materials response,” said Captain Peter Hendrickson, Burbank Fire spokesman, in an email. The giant membership warehouse store at 1051 West Burbank Boulevard was evacuated. KTLA sent out this tweet about the situation: “Everybody started running…it was chaos,”Costco shopper says... Read More →

Tags: Burbank, Burbank Fire Department, Costco, Glendale Fire Department, hazmat, Los Angeles County

Burbank PD photo

Armed robbery and fire at Burbank market under investigation

By Fronnie Lewis on Friday, July 10, 2015

An armed robbery and fire at the Sevan Mini Market is under investigation today by both the Burbank Police and Fire Departments. The market at 1516 North San Fernando Boulevard was on fire when police officers arrived on the scene last night at around 8:50 p.m. “The officers made contact with the victim, who reported he’d been robbed by at least three suspects, with one or more being armed with a firearm,” said Sergeant Claudio Losacco in a news release. The victim, who has not been identified, reportedly suffered minor... Read More →

Tags: Burbank, Burbank Fire Department, Burbank Police Department, Fire, robbery

pancakes clipart

Burbank Scene: Pancake breakfast & Police and Fire Service Day

By Fronnie Lewis on Saturday, May 9, 2015

Big doings in Downtown Burbank today. Kicking things off, the 51st annual Burbank Community YMCA Pancake Breakfast. This is chance to enjoy a great breakfast of flapjacks, sausage, fruit, juice, and coffee, while helping a good cause. The event is a fundraiser for youth programs at the Burbank “Y”. Also for the third straight year, the Burbank YMCA Service Club will donate a new van to help transport children. “Our goal is to replace the Burbank YMCA’s three 15-passenger vans with four 12-passenger vans,” said JC Holt, Burbank Community... Read More →

Tags: Burbank, Burbank Fire Department, Burbank Police Department, Burbank YMCA, community events, Media City

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- A plume of smoke from a fire in the 300 block of West Spazier Avenue in Burbank March 20, 2015

Fire at Burbank home of actor Justin Baldoni’s mother

By Fronnie Lewis on Friday, March 20, 2015

A plume of smoke from a fire burning in the 300 block of West Spazier Avenue in Burbank could be seen for miles today. At one point, the column of smoke was so tall and so dark that some spectators thought there might be a brush fire on the rampage. That turned out not to be the case. The fire broke out at around 11: 20 a.m. Burbank Fire Captain Peter Hendrickson told Media City Groove the “… fire completely enveloped the rear detached garage and quickly began to... Read More →

Tags: actors, Burbank, Burbank Fire Department, Fire, Media City, Rancho District, television

Apartment building clipart

Woman found dead after fire in Burbank apartment

By Fronnie Lewis on Saturday, January 31, 2015

Burbank Police and Fire investigators today are working to determine the cause of an apartment fire which apparently killed a woman. It happened in the 200 block of East Alameda Avenue yesterday. Both Burbank Police and Fire responded to the initial call of a medical emergency shortly after 5 p.m. The first on the scene, a Burbank PD officer, reportedly discovered the body of a 57 year-old resident. “The female appeared to have died as the result of a small fire contained within the apartment. The fire appeared... Read More →

Tags: Burbank, Burbank Fire Department, Burbank Police Department, Fire

cold snap graphic

Cold weather to warm up after causing havoc in Burbank

By Fronnie Lewis on Saturday, January 3, 2015

A cold snap has held the Southland in a frigid grip for several days with night temps in near or below freezing in many places. Tonight, the temperature is expected to dip down into the chilly zone in many places. Burbank, which has had lows in the 30s this week, will see the temperature drop into the low 40s tonight. The high today in B-town reached into the low 60s. The weather watchers are promising even warmer temps by the beginning of next Monday and Tuesday. They say... Read More →

Tags: Burbank, Burbank Fire Department, Burbank Water and Power, Greg Reyna Freelance Photographer, Media City, power outages, winds

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Firefighters knocked down a blaze in the 300 block of South Griffith Park Drive in Burbank December 29, 2014

Burbank police officer who rescued fire victim identified

By Fronnie Lewis on Tuesday, December 30, 2014

The Burbank police officer, who probably saved the life of an elderly man in that dramatic fire rescue yesterday, has been identified. Officer Brent Fekety arrived on the scene shortly after 9 a.m. with several other members of the Burbank PD. The home at 326 South Griffith Park Drive was on fire. Next door neighbor, Bob Rosen, saw Fekety go into action “… police officer kicked in the front door and dragged a person out.” The victim was the homeowner, whom Rosen had known for more than 40... Read More →

Tags: Burbank, Burbank Fire Department, Burbank Police Department, house fire

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Burbank firefighters mopped up after a house fire at 326 South Griffith Park Drive December 29, 2014

Burbank police officer rescues victim from burning house

By Fronnie Lewis on Monday, December 29, 2014

An elderly Burbank resident is recovering in the hospital today after being pulled from his burning home at 326 South Griffith Park Drive. The fire was called into the Burbank Fire Department at around 9:10 a.m. Neighbor, Linda Rosen, was one of those who called 9-1-1. Her husband, Bob Rosen, went next door and saw”… the smoke pouring out of the roof.” Also, Rosen says the fire was so hot it broke out windows. The first to arrive on the scene were several Burbank Police Department units. Rosen says one... Read More →

Tags: Burbank, Burbank Fire Department, house fire

Burbank Fire Chief Tom Lenahan takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Burbank Fire Chief Tom Lenahan takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

By Fronnie Lewis on Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Burbank Vice-Mayor, Bob Frutos, issued the now famous ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to Burbank Fire Chief Tom Lenahan who accepted! Chief Lenahan embraced the challenge to help in the fight against Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which attacks the nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. It’s also known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease.” Chief Lenahan took the ice buckets up in Wildwood Canyon Park last Monday, August 25, while drawing attention to the drought. See it here.

Tags: ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Burbank, Burbank Fire Chief Tom Lenahan, Burbank Fire Department, Wildwood Canyon Park

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Burbank Police and Fire Headquarters at Third Street and Orange Grove Avenue in Downtown Burbank

City Buzz: Issues in Burbank Police and Fire Headquarters

By Fronnie Lewis on Monday, April 21, 2014

There are growing concerns about some simmering issues in the Burbank Police and Fire Headquarters. This time around they do not involve the police mess — which still hangs over the BPD. Instead, one of the issues deals with the building itself and the other, tension between the two city departments which share the building: police and fire. Roaches in the building: First, the trouble-plagued headquarters. It was supposed to be a $30 million state-of-the-art facility when it opened in 1998. However, it soon became clear... Read More →

Tags: Burbank, Burbank Fire Department, Burbank Police Department, City Buzz, City Hall

Photo: FLLewis/MediaCityG -- Burbank Police Department cruiser

Burbank PD investigating stabbing of two victims

By Fronnie Lewis on Saturday, March 15, 2014

Two stabbing victims reportedly are in serious condition tonight after an apparent attack in the Burbank hill area. Burbank Police officers and Burbank Fire paramedics responded to a 9-1-1 call and discovered the victims, two males in their early 20s, near the 1000 block of East Angeleno Avenue this afternoon, according to a news release from the BPD. Both victims suffered multiple stab wounds and were taken to local hospitals. During the initial investigation it was determined the stabbing incident had occurred at in the area of Orange Grove Avenue and Sunset... Read More →

Tags: Burbank, Burbank Fire Department, Burbank Police Department, stabbing, suspects, victims

Burbank Fire helps battle blaze in Glendora, also seeking new recruits

By Fronnie Lewis on Friday, January 17, 2014

Several hundred firefighters are battling the Colby fire in Glendora for a second day. Three Burbank Fire engines and 12 personnel reportedly are involved in that fire fight. The flames broke out in the hills there yesterday and were fueled by those strong Santa Ana winds. Fire crews were on the line overnight putting out hot spots. Officials this morning reported 1,700 acres scorched, five homes destroyed along with 17 structures. The fire in the Glendora hills is now 30 percent contained — that... Read More →

Tags: Burbank Fire Department, fires, Glendora

Photo courtesy Burbank City Employees Association website

Burbank Election News: Endorsements and robocalls

By Fronnie Lewis on Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Golonski dumped, Gordon gets the endorsement In a dramatic switch, the Burbank City Employees Association has pulled its endorsement of incumbent Councilman/Mayor, Dave Golonski, for another term. Burbank City Employees Association represents more than 750 employees and is the largest of the city unions, according to its website. Apparently some recent comments by Golonski raving about the benefits of outsourcing city jobs and work did not go over very well with these city employees. On its endorsement slate, the BCEA dropped Golonski and replaced him with Councilman David... Read More →

Tags: B-town, Burbank, Burbank City Council, Burbank Fire Department, Burbank General Election, Burbank news, Elections, Media City

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G - Char Tabet Burbank School Board candidate sign on West Olive Avenue Burbank January 14, 2013

City Buzz: Wholesale Giant fire, campaign 2013, and the Burbank Leader

By Fronnie Lewis on Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Mystery surrounding Burbank fire So what’s up with the Wholesale Giant fire investigation? You might remember, a big blaze destroyed Wholesale Giant Inc, a tobacco and cigarette business, at 4410 West Victory Boulevard. The structure was packed with merchandise. The fire raged for hours on the morning of November 9, 2012. The day after, I took the photo (above) of a Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agent on scene. Burbank Fire Captain Peter Hendrickson told me the fire was “suspicious” and that’s why the Feds had been... Read More →

Tags: B-town, Burbank, Burbank Fire Department, candidates, City Buzz, investigations, Media City, newspapers, political campaigns, The Burbank Leader

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agent is shown here surveying the rubble of Wholesale Giant Inc, which was destroyed by a suspicious fire yesterday November 10, 2012

Federal agency investigates suspicious fire in Burbank

By Fronnie Lewis on Saturday, November 10, 2012

Federal agents are now investigating that huge fire, which gutted the Wholesale Giant, Inc., a large tobacco and cigarette business at 4410 West Victory Boulevard, between Manning and Dymond Streets, early yesterday. The fire alarm sounded at 3:30 a.m. as flames raced through the structure which was packed with merchandise including flammable butane containers used to refill cigarette lighters. The blaze raged until around 7 a.m. when Burbank Fire got the upper hand with help from agencies from surrounding cities — including South Pasadena and Glendale. The Federal Bureau of... Read More →

Tags: B-town, Burbank, Burbank Fire Department, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, fires, Media City

Firecracker clip art

Fireworks warning from the Burbank Fire Department

By Fronnie Lewis on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

On the eve of the big Fourth of July celebration, the Burbank Fire Department is sending out a warning about fireworks. The bottom line, don’t use them in the Media City. There are plenty of thrills to be had from watching one of the spectacular fireworks shows in the sky on the night of the 4th. Here’s a message from Captain Peter J. Hendrickson, Burbank Fire Prevention Bureau: With the 4th of July holiday fast approaching; the Burbank Fire Department would like to remind residents and... Read More →

Tags: B-town, Burbank, Burbank Fire Department, fireworks, holidays, Media City

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Young potential firefighter is shown how to handle a hose in the kids' obstacle course at the Fire Service Day in Burbank May 12, 2012

Fire Service Day in Burbank

By Fronnie Lewis on Saturday, May 12, 2012

Fire Service Day was celebrated in Downtown Burbank today with demonstrations, exhibits, displays, and special treats for the kids. In years past, a number of other agencies and groups have participated. This time around, the Burbank Fire Department partnered with only the Burbank Police Department and the California Highway Patrol — in conjunction with National Police Week.

Tags: Burbank Fire Department, Burbank Police Department, Fire Service Day, National Police Week

Quick-bits: News, Sports, and Features

By Fronnie Lewis on Sunday, May 9, 2010

Catching up on some items from the past few days. Fire Service Day in Burbank Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Crowds turned out for the salute to Burbank Fire and Police Departments on Saturday, May 8, 2010 The streets surrounding the Burbank Police and Fire Headquarters in Downtown Burbank were blocked off for the “Fire Service Day” celebration from around 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. yesterday. Burbank Police joined in the festivities in honor of National Police Week, which kicks-off today. I dropped by just before noon and discovered a colorful... Read More →

Tags: baseball, Burbank, Burbank City Council, Burbank Fire Department, Burbank Police Department, city life, courts, environment, Los Angeles Dodgers