Los Angeles firefighters moved quickly on a reported structure fire in Westlake Sunday afternoon after calls about smoke in a two-story, four-unit building on W. 8th Street. Crews arriving in the early afternoon reported smoke visible from a second-floor unit and mounted an offensive attack. As they worked, the Los Angeles Fire Department shared a brief incident alert and a map link for the active scene.
LAFD Alert- Westlake Structure Fire 2218 W 8th St MAP: https://t.co/NtYBF1SS8L FS11; DETAILS: https://t.co/pGNkPLSvQ4
— LAFD 🔥 (@LAFD) June 21, 2026
What LAFD reported
According to the LAFD incident feed, the department logged the call as incident #0883 at 1:45 p.m. and dispatched companies to 2218 W. 8th St. First-arriving crews reported a two-story, four-unit building with smoke showing from a second-floor apartment, and units from Fire Station 11 and Battalion 11 went in with an offensive attack.
Neighborhood context
Westlake has seen a string of small apartment and carport fires this year, and the department's alerts often serve as the first public notice for nearby residents. Per their maps and unit details, those posts commonly include information that helps neighbors track incidents in real time.
Smoke and safety
Public health agencies say residents should limit outdoor activity when smoke is visible and keep windows closed, particularly for people with asthma or heart conditions. The South Coast AQMD and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health offer smoke-safety tips and recommend checking current air quality at AirNow or the AQMD map before prolonged outdoor activity.
What to watch
LAFD had not posted a knockdown or "now out" status in the initial alert, and investigators or building inspectors may be requested if damage is significant. For updates, follow the department's incident feed and its X post for maps and unit details by keeping an eye on the LAFD account, and avoid the scene so crews can work safely.
