LAFD, LODD

United Firefighters of Los Angeles City Local 112 is saddened to announce the loss of one of their own in the line of duty.

Los Angeles Firefighter Glenn Allen died Friday afternoon, February 18th, two days after being gravely injured battling a structure fire in Hollywood Hills.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, Brother Allen was performing his duty when the ceiling of the structure partially collapsed. Five other firefighters, including two members of Los Angeles County Firefighters Local 1014, were also injured in the collapse. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

Brother Allen was in his 36th year of proud service to the citizens of Los Angeles, most recently on "A" Shift at LA Fire Station 97. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, and was looking forward to the birth of his first grandchild.