Last night, the Los Angeles Fire Department successfully extinguished a blaze that engulfed an apartment unit in Watts. According to the LAFD, the fire was reported at 8:46 PM at 10617 S Wilmington Avenue. LAFD personnel responded promptly with a team of 32 firefighters who worked efficiently to contain and put out the fire in just half an hour.

LAFD Alert- #Watts Structure Fire - Now Out 10617 S Wilmington Av MAP: https://t.co/4qbR9oEqMH FS65; 32 Firefighters. 30 Minutes. Confined To Apartment. @RedCrossLA Will Assist 10 Displaced Persons. No Injury. DETAILS: https://t.co/wEEJ76ltwF

— LAFD 🔥 (@LAFD) June 16, 2024

The fire was confined to one upper-story unit of a two-story residential duplex. Unfortunately, due to the fire, ten occupants from multiple families will be facing displacement. Operating swiftly to support the affected, the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team Volunteers are assisting with their most acute and immediate needs. With no reported injuries, as per the LAFD.

The cause of the incident is currently under investigation. Firefighting resources dispatched to the scene included an array of engines, trucks, and specialized units - among them were E203, E209, E221, E233, T3, T21, and T33. In their coordinated effort, they managed to prevent the fire from spreading beyond the duplex and causing further damage to the community.

Residents in the area were urged to avoid Wilmington Avenue while operations continued. Supporting units like Battalion Commanders and EMS were effectively managing the scene, ensuring that the professional conduct of the firefighters served not only to extinguish the fire but also to shepherd those affected towards the necessary relief. "American Red Cross Disaster Action Team Volunteers are en route to assist them with immediate needs," as stated by the LAFD.