A structure fire jolted a quiet stretch of Venice on Friday, after flames were reported at 48 E Westminster Ct. Neighbors reported heavy smoke and watched as multiple engines and a ladder truck converged on the address. When the initial alert went out, officials had not yet released information on casualties or the extent of the damage.
According to LAFD, the department issued a social media alert naming Fire Station 63 (FS63) among the responding units and included both a map and a separate "DETAILS" link for on-scene updates. That post serves as the primary official notice and directs the public to live information while firefighters remain on the incident.
Station 63 leads local response
Public listings show Fire Station 63 at 1930 Shell Avenue serves the Venice neighborhood and typically houses Engine 63 and Truck 63, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department - Station 63 - Venice. Those nearby resources provide a quick initial response to structure fires in central Venice.
This story will be updated if the department releases a knockdown time, an incident number, or an official damage estimate. In the meantime, residents around Westminster Court are urged to steer clear of the immediate area while emergency crews work and to keep an eye on official channels for the latest word.
