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The LAFD successfully tamed a house fire in Boyle Heights, and the Red Cross provided assistance to the displaced family

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Published on November 18, 2023
 The LAFD successfully tamed a house fire in Boyle Heights, and the Red Cross provided assistance to the displaced familySource: Google Street View

Yesterday, a house fire occurred in a single-family residence in Boyle Heights, California. Firefighters swiftly and professionally responded to the emergency, confining the fire to the building and preventing a community-wide threat as reported by the LAFD.

The LAFD Alert noted the incident occurred at 7:42 p.m. at a property located at 3456 E Estrada St. Firefighters quickly addressed the fire and smoke situation using a transitional attack method, followed by interior suppression efforts. Their well-timed and proficient actions successfully extinguished the fire within the structure.

Within 23 minutes of the first call, 32 firefighters had completed their duty. On search of the structure, a deceased canine was sadly found. The LAFD also reported the arrival of the Red Cross to assist the displaced residents, which consisted of six adults and four children.