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Published on February 16, 2025
Downtown LA Emergency Crews Quickly Extinguish Commercial Building Fire on E 14th StSource: Google Street View

A routine morning in Downtown LA was briefly interrupted by a structure fire yesterday. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), a row of commercial buildings at 785 E 14th St emitted light smoke. Crews responded quickly to the incident, which was reported at 10:15 AM, ready to battle whatever blaze they might find.

Upon arrival, firefighters made their way into the building and discovered that the culprit was a small contents fire. The incident, designated INC#0598 by the LAFD, was handled swiftly. Within 10 minutes, first responders managed to achieve knockdown, effectively bringing the situation under control. The report indicates that there was no large-scale damage or further threat from the incident.

In their official report, no injuries were reported at the scene, and all present were accounted for. Details on how the fire started were not immediately available, but it was clear that thanks to the rapid and efficient response of firefighters, a potential catastrophe was avoided. The incident took place within Council District 14 and was attended by several LAFD units, including Engines 10, 9, 209, 210, Trucks 10, 9, Battalion Chief 1, and Battalion Chief 11, among others.