Fire crews tackled a blaze at a two-story residence in El Sereno yesterday, in an incident that saw the Los Angeles Fire Department responding to heavy smoke pouring from what appeared to be a vacant building.
According to the LAFD's initial alert, the fire was reported at 6:03 PM at 3725 N Stockbridge Avenue. The home, possibly unoccupied at the time of the fire, showed signs of heavy smoke as firefighters switched to offensive mode to address the blaze. The incident, bearing the identifier INC#1474, drew a sizeable response from the department, including Battalion Chiefs and emergency medical services, no injuries were reported at the scene.
The situation was brought under control swiftly, with the LAFD announcing a "knockdown" of the fire by 6:21 PM. Firefighters fought the flames, which are believed to have started outside the building before spreading to the attic and upper floor. In a more detailed account, a follow-up report by the LAFD noted the structural configuration as a first-floor garage with living spaces above.
"Firefighters advanced hose lines inside the structure and ascended ladders to provide vertical ventilation from the roof," read the LAFD's statement. Teams conducted an interior search and found the building to be vacant, ensuring that there were no individuals at risk during the incident. A crew of 40 firefighters worked for approximately 18 minutes to get the blaze under control, focusing their efforts to contain, and extinguish the flames. Although the battle against the fire was resolute, the cause remains under investigation. The efforts were coordinated under various battalions and support teams, indicative of the department's structured response to such emergencies, Council District 14 was also involved in the response.
The house fire in this LA neighborhood did not result in any injuries according to officials, and many will breathe a sigh of relief that the damage was not more severe. As is standard procedure, the cause of the fire is currently being investigated, with details to follow as they emerge from ongoing inquiries.
