The Los Angeles Fire Department sounded the alarm early Saturday on a structure fire in Pacoima at 12970 W Branford St, according to the agency. Crews from Fire Station 98 were dispatched to the scene. As of the initial alert, officials had not released details about possible injuries or how much damage the fire caused.
LAFD Alert- Pacoima Structure Fire 12970 W Branford St MAP: https://t.co/mTJ13Twc62 FS98; DETAILS: https://t.co/XuKCnMHWWC
— LAFD (@LAFD) Feb 14, 2026
What the department posted
According to LAFD, the alert listed the Branford Street address, identified “FS98” as a responding unit, and included both a map and a separate link for additional details. The timestamp on the post shows it went out at 06:51:37 UTC on Feb. 14, 2026, which is 10:51 p.m. PT on Feb. 13. At the time of that post, the department had not shared follow-up information about a knockdown or any injuries.
Branford Street's recent fire history
As reported in a 23-minute knockdown with no injuries, firefighters in 2023 brought a blaze at 12970 W Branford St under control in roughly 23 minutes, with no one hurt. The Los Angeles Times documented a March 2025 explosion in nearby Pacoima tied to illegal fireworks that displaced dozens of residents and drew a large multi-agency response. Taken together, those incidents highlight how quickly fire-related emergencies in this pocket of the Valley can escalate.
Stay clear and follow official channels
People living, working, or driving near Branford Street should steer clear of the area so emergency crews have room to operate and can move equipment without delay. For road closures, sheltering instructions, or status updates, the LAFD alerts page and website carry real-time information and safety guidance. This story will be updated as additional details are released by LAFD and local news outlets.
