A fire erupted in a three-story garden-style apartment building on Westlake Avenue yesterday afternoon, prompting a swift response from the Los Angeles Fire Department. The blaze, which was reported at 2:06 PM at 830 S Westlake Av, was contained to one third-floor unit by the LAFD. According to a release from the department, the fire was attacked by fire fighting personnel including Battalion Chiefs, engine and truck companies, and a rescue ambulance team.
In a display of rapid and efficient teamwork, the LAFD reported a "knockdown" of the fire in just 13 minutes, with 20 firefighters managing to access, confine, and fully extinguish the blaze. The apartment, part of a 60-unit building, was saved from further damage thanks to their efforts. The incident, which resulted in no injuries was detailed in a follow-up statement from LAFD spokesman Brian Humphrey.
The circumstances surrounding the cause of the fire are currently under investigation, with fire officials combing through the scene to determine its origin. While the material damage to the building is clear, the full extent and cost of the damage caused by the fire are yet to be ascertained.
