Early this morning, Los Angeles Fire Department crews responded to a structure fire at 18150 W Oxnard Street in Tarzana. The LAFD alert reported that the blaze broke out in a split-level condominium, with heavy smoke and fire visible on the second and third floors of a unit within a seven-unit building.
Firefighters were in offensive mode as they approached the fire, according to initial reports. It took approximately 28 minutes for the 44 responding firefighters to achieve a knockdown of the multi-level blaze. An update from the LAFD confirmed that all occupants were able to exit the building safely, with the assistance of firefighters.
Moreover, no injuries were reported to either civilians or fire department personnel during the incident. In the hours following the knockdown, specialized arson investigators arrived on scene to begin determining the origin and cause of the fire. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been made public at this time.
The response to the fire was organized under the command of Battalion Chief 10 and was supported by various engine and truck companies from across the Valley Bureau.
