Blaze busters in the Sawtelle neighborhood were up against a fiery foe yesterday afternoon when a one-story commercial building went up in smoke. According to a brief by the Los Angeles Fire Department, the fire at 2301 S Federal Avenue started around 3:01 PM and had firefighters switching to offensive mode to tackle the light smoke that was emanating from the building.

They had to quickly and efficiently to quash the flames that had taken a stronghold in the attic of the large industrial structure. The official LAFD statement indicated smoke showing from a one-story commercial building as crews arrived on the scene. It was a tough battle for the responders that required full engagement.

It was 31 tense minutes for the Los Angeles Fire Department as they worked their way through the blaze. Their effort, however, proved fruitful as they managed to knock down the fire without any reported injuries. An update from the LAFD affirmed, "It took 38 firefighters 31 minutes to extinguish the flames, without injury." The precise origin of the flames remains a mystery for now, with investigations set to sift through the charred remains.

The response included a significant number of personnel and equipment, and the LAFD has listed those involved on their alert page. The team composition showcased the department’s preparedness to converge and to swiftly take control of such unexpected situations. Reflecting on the incident, an update on the LAFD website stated "A large industrial structure had a stubborn attic fire deep into the structure."