Tag: LAFD Arson

BEVERLY HILLS—On January 28, at approximately 5:45 p.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) South Bureau responded to a call of a fire in the alley at 1075 S. Fairfax Avenue in Mid-Wilshire. According to the LAFD, firefighters arrived at the scene discovered that the fire spread to the next commercial building, which was a 7-Eleven convenience store. LAFD Arson and the Department of Transportation (DOT) were at the scene. Multiple LAFD units responded to assist. The fire was extinguished within 14 minutes. One patient was found in the alley and was pronounced dead at the scene. The name of the deceased and the cause of the fire have not been released. There were no reported injuries.   By Sharon

MELROSE—On Sunday, January 18 at approximately 3 p.m. the Los Angeles Fire Department West Bureau responded to a call of a structure fire at a one-story single-family home located at 1323 N. Kenmore Avenue in East Hollywood, not far from Melrose. In over 20 minutes, first responders declared a knockdown structure fire. Initial reports indicated one person was trapped. A search for additional victims was initiated. Multiple units responded to the call. The LAFD Public Information Officer, LAFD Arson, and the LA County Medical Examiner’s Office were called in. A 53-year-old male, and his pet were pronounced dead at the scene. Traffic was delayed for hours. Motorists were encouraged to take alternate routes. No further information is available, at this time. The name of the victim has not been disclosed.   By Sharon