It was a busy afternoon in Beverly Crest, and not for the reasons neighbors might hope. Firefighters rushed to a large two-story home at 351 N Delfern Dr after smoke and flames were reported around 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, according to officials. Crews initially spotted light smoke on the second floor and ultimately tracked the fire to the attic. Multiple engine companies and battalion chiefs moved in to pour water on the blaze while salvage and search operations unfolded, and no injuries were reported.
Initial alert from LAFD
The Los Angeles Fire Department first sounded the alarm on X, listing the call as "Structure Fire 04/07/2026 INC#0991" and identifying FS 71 and Battalion 9 among the first units dispatched. That early post noted smoke coming from the second floor while crews worked to pinpoint the seat of the fire in the home. The social media alert linked out to the department’s full incident update for anyone hunting for more granular details.
On-scene update and damage
In a subsequent entry on the department’s alert feed, officials reported that roughly 100 personnel were assigned to the greater-alarm incident by about 2:45 p.m., and that a chimney had partially collapsed during the response, according to LAFD’s alerts. The update said firefighters were coordinating an attic attack while simultaneously carrying out salvage work on the second floor. LAFD added that LADWP, LADOT, the gas company, and LAPD had all been requested to assist at the scene. The department confirmed the incident number as INC#0991 and reiterated that all occupants and workers were accounted for, with no injuries reported.
Hillside access and past calls
Beverly Crest’s steep lots and tight approaches are a familiar headache for firefighters, who often cite those conditions when calling for extra resources at hillside fires. A blaze at a luxurious Beverly Crest residence previously highlighted how heavy construction and limited access in the neighborhood can slow operations. For larger structure fires in the hills, it is common practice for officials to bring in utility and traffic partners to lock down the area and keep crews safe.
What’s next
LAFD did not immediately release a cause for the attic fire. According to the department’s alert page, companies would remain on scene for overhaul and follow-up as work continued. Residents looking to track developments were directed to the department’s alert feed for real-time updates on access, safety, and final wrap-up at the Delfern Drive property.
