A fire broke out in an apartment unit on the first floor of a three-story building at 5901 W Gregory Avenue in Hollywood, according to a statement by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). The incident, which occurred on Sunday, was promptly addressed by firefighters who arrived on the scene at 1:34 P.M. to extinguish the blaze. LAFD reports that the fire was contained to one unit, though it had extended into a wall.
During the firefighting efforts, a rechargeable scooter was identified in the unit involved in the fire, leading to the involvement of HazMat specialists for the disposal of its lithium-ion battery. One patient was assessed on scene and found in fair condition, the LAFD shared. The fire was successfully knocked down in less than half an hour, as indicated by a second LAFD alert. It took 47 firefighters to control and extinguish the fire by 2:03 P.M.
The coordinated response by the fire crew successfully prevented the flames from spreading beyond the involved apartment unit, and no further escalation was anticipated. Despite the initial concern over the scooter's battery, HazMat specialists were still en route to the scene to ensure that the situation remained under control.
Hollywood's Fire Station 27, along with Battalion 5 and other units, including Task Forces 27 and 61, were mobilized to tackle this emergency. The precise cause of the fire has not been disclosed at the time of reporting.
