Firefighters bravely tackled a structure fire last night at 3111 S Flower St, strategically combating the blaze with the assistance of existing ventilation holes from a former incident. The Los Angeles Fire Department reported the fire was knocked down in 18 minutes thanks to the swift efforts of 44 firefighters. A commercial building, rumored to be a former auto dealership, was the scene of the quickly subdued inferno. Fortunately, the event concluded with no injuries, as reported by the LAFD.
LAFD Alert-KNOCKDOWN #UniversityPark Structure Fire 3111 S Flower St MAP: https://t.co/FcnKDjxNA9 FS15; 44 firefighters in 18 minutes. No reported injuries. Cause under investigation. DETAILS: https://t.co/1Ighv7GkiL
— LAFD 🔥 (@LAFD) July 10, 2024
The LAFD's skillful response utilized the premises' compromised structure to their advantage, allowing them to more efficiently direct water to the source of the fire. "Firefighters focused on deploying hose lines inside to apply water to the seat of the fire for a rapid extinguishment," according to the LAFD. As of now, the cause of the fire remains to thoroughly be investigated.
Full details on the response and the tactics used by the LAFD can be found on the department's official website. The report notes the use of both ground and aerial resources, including engines E13, E14, E15, E210, E215, E26, E46, RA15, RA815, SQ21, T10, T15, T9, and Battalion Chiefs BC1 and BC11.
