A fire broke out in a two-story home in Chatsworth on Tuesday morning, resulting in the injury of one firefighter. The fire at the residence, located on the 10300 block of Christine Place, was reported just after 10:45 a.m. According to KTLA, the firefighter sustained a minor burn injury and received treatment on the scene.
"Firefighters have forced entry and found the first floor well-involved, with very heavy fire in the rear of the building," detailed a statement from the Los Angeles Fire Department. The LAFD also confirmed that approximately 37 firefighters were dispatched to the location. All occupants were reportedly safely evacuated from the home.
The situation prompted responses from multiple agencies. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power was called in for utility management, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation for traffic control, and the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety to assess structural integrity and excessive storage conditions, as noted by LAFD updates.
Ultimately, a "knockdown" of the fire was declared at 11:39 a.m., with a total of 53 personnel working to subdue the flames, LAFD reported. Crews transitioned to overhauling the structure, salvaging property, and cooling hot spots to fully extinguish the fire. The incident caused significant traffic disruption in the area, and motorists were advised to find alternative routes.
