A blaze that ignited at a two-story apartment building in Vermont Knolls was subdued early this morning. The structure, located at 7406 S Figueroa St, was previously the site of burns and this time, saw a fire blazing through its roof when firefighters arrived on the scene, as reported by the LAFD.

LAFD Alert- #VermontKnolls Structure Fire 7406 S Figueroa St MAP: https://t.co/UBU1ey0WrS FS57; PRELIM: Two-story apartment building with fire through the roof. Defensive mode. DETAILS: https://t.co/Lb2dPla7Am

— LAFD 🔥 (@LAFD) June 16, 2024

Upon their arrival, the responding team of firefighters began combatting the flames from the outside, in what they describe as a "defensive mode," launching water from hose streams at the enveloping fire. The tactic, however, was a mere entry point to an "offensive mode" that saw the firefighters transitioning to an indoor operation to target the fire's core. This rapid response and tactical agility were necessary in a neighborhood where every second, every decision could tip the scales between ruin and restitution.

As detailed by LAFD's incident alert, it took a squad of 46 firefighters just 22 minutes to declare the fire knocked down, a testament to their proficiency and the drilled precision that guides their every move in the face of potential destruction.

According to the LAFD, no injuries were reported in this late-night fire, a piece of good fortune amidst the charm and challenge. As for what caused the fire initially, that remains the subject of ongoing investigations.