A fire that swept through a Florence neighborhood home on Sunday evening claimed the life of a 52-year-old man, as reported by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). Forty firefighters were dispatched to the 140 East 71st Street location just after 6 PM, and, the blaze was put under control within 14 minutes.

According to an LAFD alert, firefighters found the man deceased in the building, a single-family home over a century old, where there were no signs of functional smoke alarms or fire sprinklers. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner is expected to release a formal identification of the victim and the exact cause of death.

While no other injuries were reported, the fire resulted in the displacement of one woman who, according to the LAFD, expressed a wish to arrange alternative accommodations. The cause of the fire is still being investigated by LAFD Investigators.

Describing the tragic event, an announcement from the fire department stated, "during their attack on the flames, firefighters discovered a 52-year-old man lifeless in the residence." Beyond medical help, he was determined dead at the scene. The fire's rapid spread in a structure lacking modern safety measures underscores the importance of compliance with fire safety regulations.