Firefighters arrived quickly to find smoke showing from the northwest portion of a 3,154 square-foot one story single family home with sub-grade garage.
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As firefighters pulled hoselines to battle the flames, they were met by the home's sole occupant who had been awakened and alerted to the fire by a properly functioning smoke detector of her home alarm system.
With concerns for flying embers, an LAFD Helicopter was assigned for aerial reconnaissance and command support, as firefighters made a relentless attack on the stubborn flames.
The bulk of the fire was confined to the rambling attic of the 57 year-old 'U-shaped' home, which was not equipped with residential fire sprinklers. The flames were extinguished in just 44 minutes.
Though allowing LAFD Paramedics to examine her for smoke exposure, the female resident who escaped unscathed declined treatment or transportation.
No other injuries were reported.
Loss from the fire is still being tabulated. Firefighters remain confident that a properly maintained and fully functioning smoke alarm saved the woman's life.
The cause of this early morning blaze remains under active investigation.
Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department
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