A first-hand view from LAFD Air Ops during this morning’s cliff rescue on Mullholland Drive. Careful coordination between air and ground crews ensured our patient was extricated, hoisted, and transported to the hospital quickly and safely. #lafd #lafdairops #cliffrescue #hoist #teamwork | Los Angeles Fire Department

The County of Los Angeles Fire Department’s Urban Search and Rescue team, known internationally as USA-2 has been activated by the U.S. Department of State to respond to Jamaica in wake of Hurricane Melissa. USA-2 is comprised of 34 members, 4 canines and 42,000 pounds of equipment. They are joining the Fairfax County Fire Department’s USAR team, USA-1, to provide search, rescue and recovery assistance. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all affected by the devastation left by Hurricane Melissa.

Over 100 firefighters from the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a fire at a 12-story residential high-rise on the 100 block of W. Fifth Street. When crews arrived, they found smoke coming from the seventh floor. The LAFD said one person was found dead inside the corner unit where the fire started. Crews were able to knock down the blaze in about 50 minutes. The LAFD Arson Unit will assist in the investigation to determine the cause of the fire. | CBS LA