Earlier today, flames engulfed a single-family home in Vermont Vista, prompting a swift response from the Los Angeles Fire Department. The incident, designated INC#0422, took place at 650 W 111th Place and was first reported at 8:20 AM. Moderate smoke was seen billowing from the one-story dwelling as firefighters geared up to tackle the blaze, according to the LAFD.

LAFD Alert-KNOCKDOWN #VermontVista Structure Fire 650 W 111th St MAP: https://t.co/FdCHAPonth FS64; 33 FF in 13 min. Two patients rescued and transported to the hospital with minor smoke inhalation. Cause under investigation. DETAILS: https://t.co/s75wcXnoz9

— LAFD 🔥 (@LAFD) April 11, 2024

Reports indicate that there were patients inside the residence when the LAFD arrived on scene. Crews entered the building in offensive mode, fighting the fire that seemed to have concentrated in a room towards the rear of the home. The quick and decisive actions of the firefighters resulted in a "knockdown" of the fire in just 13 minutes, as per the LAFD. This rapid control of the emergency scenario contained the damage to a single room and part of the adjoining hallway.

The team of first responders, consisting of 33 firefighters, managed to rescue two adult occupants from the inferno. As reported by the LAFD, the individuals were lucky to have sustained only minor smoke inhalation before being safely removed from the premises. Both patients were transported to a local hospital by LAFD ambulances for further medical evaluation.