Fire crews battled a blaze at a one-story commercial building in Pacoima on the evening of April 16th, quickly knocking down the flames in a precise operation. The Los Angeles Fire Department reported smoke showing from the building located at 10312 N Norris Ave at approximately 6:13 PM. Upon entry, firefighters discovered the source of the smoke was a contents fire that fortunately had not yet spread to the building's structural elements.

As detailed by the LAFD alert, the 32 firefighters on the scene initiated an offensive mode to control the situation; the coordinated effort of the responding units included Engines 24, 75, 77, 98, 275, and 298, Trucks 75 and 98, and Battalion 12, among others. The fire, located in the San Fernando Valley area within Council District 7, was under attack with hose lines strategically deployed by crews to combat and extinguish the fire before it could cause more extensive damage.

In less than 20 minutes after the emergency response began, the LAFD reported a "knockdown" of the fire, indicating that the situation was under control. The team on site consisted of a variety of units, which not only targeted the flames but also ensured no injuries were reported during the incident, this includes Battalion Chiefs 10 and 12, Hazardous Materials Squad 87, and Rescue Ambulance 98, among other specialist teams and personnel.

According to the follow-up report provided by LAFD, the fast response and effective measures taken by firefighters made it possible to swiftly extinguish the flames, preventing a bad situation from becoming far worse, the ops included various engines and trucks, and specialized units such as Urban Search and Rescue as well as Air Operations units. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and the extent of property damage is yet to be disclosed by fire officials.