Yesterday evening, a fire broke out at a two-story garden-style apartment complex located at 205 E Opp St, Wilmington. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) immediately responded to this emergency. While all residents were safely evacuated, a 12-year-old boy suffered a minor burn to his hand, as reported by the LAFD.
A response led by 30 firefighters from the LAFD successfully confined and extinguished the fire on the second floor of the building within just 12 minutes of their arrival. This ensured the 3,200-square-foot building's fire didn't spread, preventing any further risk to the community, according to the latest update from LAFD.
The 12-year-old was immediately transported to a hospital by paramedics and remains in fair condition.
