Tag: blaze

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—On Thursday, September 19, the Los Angeles Fire Department battled a structure fire in Hollywood Hills.

The incident was reported at 1:52 p.m. at 2930 N Cahuenga Blvd. Approximately one-quarter acre of light-to-medium brush burning, with one structure threatened. By 2:20 p.m., the LAFD provided an update where firefighters found a hillside behind a home burning and quickly deployed hose lines around both flanks of the fire.

It took 36 firefighters to extinguish the flames in 28 minutes, keeping the fire from affecting structures on a nearby residential property. One wooden fence sustained minor damage. The total size of the burned area is between approximately 1/8 to 1/4 of an acre. There were no reported injuries during the blaze. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by officials.

By Trevor

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—On Saturday, September 14, the Los Angeles Fire Department indicated that they battled a fire at 6110 W Santa Monica Blvd. The blaze was first reported at 7:28 p.m. at a commercial building showing smoke that was approximately 75′ x 100′ DBA, an auto body repair shop.

Firefighters faced challenges making entry to reach the seat of the fire which delayed the fire attack. There were several holes open on the roof to vent while interior attack is getting water on the fire.

By 8:48 p.m., the LAFD reported the blaze was extinguished. It took 38 firefighters to extinguish the fire in one hour and 22 minutes. One firefighter is being evaluated for heat related illness that was sustained.

There were no other injuries reported during the incident. No additional details about the fire have been disclosed to the public.

By Trevor