A fire that erupted in a Del Rey apartment complex was quelled this morning, due to the quick response of the Los Angeles Fire Department and the building's automatic fire sprinkler system, officials said. The blaze broke out in a unit on the third floor of a four-story building at 11976 W Culver Bl around 8:24 AM, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Firefighters were able to hold the fire in check and prevent it from spreading throughout the residential complex.

Forty-two LAFD firefighters and additional crews from the Culver City Fire Department responded to the scene. Once on the premises, approximately a dozen people were evacuated due to excessive water that was successful in keeping the fire from advancing, stated a report by LAFD. The teams remained at the scene for an extended period to handle the aftermath of the incident, focusing on dewatering the affected areas.

Thankfully, no injuries have been reported in the fire, and the residents of the complex were quickly evacuated to safety. The crew's swift action and the building's sprinkler system were integral in averting a potential catastrophe. While the exact cause of the fire remains a subject for investigation, authorities are looking into the details of what sparked the flames.

Firefighting crews worked diligently to extinguish the remaining flames and shut down the fire sprinkler system, declared by the Los Angeles Fire Department. This incident underscores the life-saving importance of fire sprinklers in residential buildings. Further updates on the fire's cause and assessment of the damage will follow as the investigation continues.