Early this morning, firefighters were called to a structure fire in East Hollywood at 844 N Kenmore Avenue. Upon their arrival, the Los Angeles Fire Department found a one-story duplex with smoke billowing out, as reported by LAFD. The team quickly went on the offensive to control the flames. Initial reports confirmed that all occupants were safely out of the building, although there were concerns for some dogs, potentially still inside.
The blaze was effectively brought under control within 14 minutes by the 30 firefighters on the scene, as detailed in the follow-up alert by the LAFD. During the operation, fire crews rescued a dog and possibly its puppies,, from the structure and transferred them for medical aid. The incident took a turn when reports surfaced that a potential arson suspect was detained by the LAPD, prompting an arson investigation by the LAFD in cooperation with police authorities.
Further updates came in later, confirming that three adult dogs were safely evacuated and in good spirits. Efforts to locate a third dog, believed to be a puppy, intensified after neighbors reported it missing. Unfortunately, after a thorough search of the house, firefighters could not locate the puppy, as cited in the LAFD's updated alert. The suspect in custody remains a person of interest as both LAFD Arson and the LAPD continue their investigation into the cause of the fire.
