A fierce blaze tore through a Chinatown building before firefighters gained the upper hand, officials said. The Los Angeles Fire Department reported that units responded to a structure fire at 1030 W Alpine St on the evening of May 24th. The one-story single-family home, which had previously suffered fire damage, was engulfed in flames upon arrival.

The LAFD alerted the public to the fire at 7:34 PM, noting that the address was tentative and describing the situation as "heavy fire showing." But soon after their arrival, firefighters, who were familiar with the already-ventilated structure due to past firefighting operations, were able to tactically extinguish the fire from the outside.

Inswift action, it took approximately 16 minutes for 32 firefighters to knock down the fire, with no reported injuries. The efficiency of the operation was no small feat, given the potential risks associated with previously damaged structures. Fire Station number 3 led the response, supported by multiple units including Battalion 1 and the Central Bureau, as well as specialized squads and paramedic teams.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, and no further information has been released regarding potential suspects or accidental causes. The department's knockdown report indicated that, the firefighters' prior experience with the dwelling played a crucial role in the quick suppressive efforts. Council District 1, where the incident took place, will be awaiting the results of the ongoing investigation.