A moderate blaze that erupted in a Mar Vista home yesterday evening was quelled in under half an hour by Los Angeles firefighters, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The fire, reported at approximately 6:28 PM at a single-family dwelling on 3418 S Corinth Ave, presented moderate smoke billowing from the second floor, indicating possible attic fire involvement. The LAFD's initial statement, posted on their website, detailed that firefighters had taken an offensive approach to combat the flames.
The department swiftly declared a knockdown of the fire by 6:57 PM, with 38 firefighters succeeding in extinguishing the fire that had spread within walls and the ceiling space surrounding the kitchen area. Thankfully, no human casualties were reported from the incident. However, in a heartrending turn, firefighters' concerted efforts to revive a dog found in the dwelling were in vain, as confirmed by the LAFD's follow-up alert.
Fire stations dispatched to the scene included FS 62, alongside Battalion 4 and various tactical units as detailed by the LAFD—including Battalion Chiefs 4 and 9, Engine Companies 263, 292, 43, 59, and 62, Rescue Ambulances 62 and 862, and Truck Companies 63 and 92. The effective response and cooperation of these units were instrumental in quelling the flames promptly, preventing further damage or injury.
The incident, occurring in the jurisdiction of Council District 11, now falls under the purview of fire and safety investigators poised to determine the cause of the fire. No further information regarding the start of the fire or the extent of property damage has been released at this time. The full details of the fire response can be gleaned from the press releases issued on the LAFD's official website.
