LAFD HISTORY: 44 Years Ago Today On January 28, 1981, Apparatus Operator Thomas Taylor was killed in the line of duty during a roof collapse at the Cugee's Restaurant structure fire. AO Taylor's locker at Fire Station 60 remains untouched and the crew continue a special bond with his extended family - even though many members were not yet born when he died. As Captain (Ret) Michael Reagan (who was seriously injured in the roof collapse) says best, it is in the DNA of Fire Station 60. This video

Your LAFD battling a Major Emergency structure fire in Downtown Los Angeles. The fire started in a mixed one-two story commercial building and extended into the adjoining commercial building. Crews are in a defensive operation against both buildings, working to ensure the fire does not extend to any exposed structure. There are no injuries reported. Smoke will likely be seen and smelled throughout the DTLA area. Residents that are concerned about air quality are advised to remain indoors with wi