Firefighters responded to a reported structure fire in a 2 story four-plex occupancy. As Firefighters arrived on scene, they found 1 unit on the first floor fully involved in fire. Firefighters made an immense effort deploying handlines on the intensely burning fire. The 1919 constructed four-plex, was illegally converted into several small living quarters for the inhabitants of the occupancy.
The compartmentalization of the residence and the older balloon construction contributed to the rapid spread of the fire to the a second floor unit and the attic, challenging Firefighters. The ventilation team worked energetically, cutting several heat holes to gain control of the fire.
It took 58 Firefighters 33 minutes to knockdown the fire. A Building and Safety Inspector was notified and the occupancy was "red tagged." One male resident, 51, was transported in stable condition with smoke inhalation. One Firefighter was also slightly injured with minor burns. Both men were transported to area hospitals. The cause of the early morning blaze was determined to be electrical. The dollar loss was estimated at $225,000 [$200,000 structure, $25,000 contents]. The Red Cross assisted 11 adults and 1 teen who were displaced with alternative housing.
Submitted by d'Lisa Davies on behalf of Melissa Kelley
Los Angeles Fire Department
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