Firefighters battled a blaze that ripped through a two-story hillside home in Tujunga on Monday, with billowing smoke visible miles away. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, units responded to a call at 11:53 a.m. at 10231 N Silverton Ave. Flames were reported by first responders, who immediately went on the offensive to contain the fire.
Nicholas Prange, a spokesperson for the LAFD, said "PRELIM: Two-story hillside home with smoke showing. Offensive mode." in the incident alert. Fire Station 74, along with several other units, including Battalion 12, were on the scene employing every tactic to subdue the inferno that threatened the residential area. Though the fire's ferocity was evident, the brave efforts of the LAFD personnel shone through the ordeal, as no civilian or firefighters injuries were reported at that time.
The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation, and details regarding the extent of the damage to the property have not yet been made public. The incident, tagged as INC#0747, saw a sizeable deployment of fire service resources, including multiple engine companies, trucks, and Battalion Chiefs, as well as rescue ambulances, converging on the incident to ensure a rapid and effective response.
Further information about the fire and subsequent investigations will be forthcoming as investigations continue. The full alert can be found on the official LAFD website at LAFD Incident Alert.
