Los Angeles firefighters were called into action on Wednesday evening to battle a blaze in Vermont Vista, which saw a guest house behind a single-family home enshrouded in flames. The incident, designated as INC#1742, was reported at 9:15 PM at 537 W 89th St. The fire was particularly threatening due to its proximity to a detached garage, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Firefighters launched an offensive attack on the raging fire within the empty "back house" and successfully protected the nearby garage from significant harm despite the threatening circumstances. The LAFD statement mentioned "One-story 'back house' with fire showing to the rear of a one-story single-family home," highlighting the urgency and potential for the fire to spread.

The rapid response from the fire department paid dividends as the follow-up LAFD alert confirmed that the blaze was knocked down by 9:30 PM. Firefighting units from stations including FS 57 and Batt 13 worked cohesively to ensure the fire was contained. "It took 24 firefighters 15 minutes to quench the flames, protecting the adjacent garage from all but minor exterior damage," the LAFD reported. Notably, no injuries were reported.

Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fire which erupted in a cluster of three structures comprising a front house, a guest house, and, a detached garage. This incident in Council District 8 has left residents with questions as they await the final word on what sparked the fire. "No reported injuries. Cause under investigation," was the last official word according to reports by the Los Angeles Fire Department on the case.