Evacuations Ordered as Fire Crews Tackle Blaze Involving Flammable Gas in Commerce, CA
A big rig carrying flammable tanks caught fire in Commerce, prompting evacuations; it was later clarified the tanks contained nitrogen, not hydrogen. Firefighters battled the blaze, which caused a hazmat situation.
Pomona Homicide and Arson Probe Underway After Man Found Dead in Mobile Home Inferno
A man's body was found in a burning mobile home in Pomona, spurring a homicide and arson probe. Firefighters contained the blaze, which also injured a woman. Authorities have not released the victim's identity or a motive.
Bel Air Man Indicted for Alleged Sanctions Violations, Suspected of Funneling $2.4M in Gift Cards to Iran
A Bel Air man was arrested for allegedly circumventing U.S. sanctions on Iran by funneling $2.4 million in gift cards to the country, facing charges including bank fraud and money laundering.
LAFD Extinguishes Boyle Heights House Fire in 17 Minutes, Two Decline Medical Treatment
The LAFD responded to a house fire in Boyle Heights, extinguishing the blaze within 17 minutes and preventing further injuries or damage. Two individuals declined medical treatment, and the cause is under investigation.
Swift Action by Los Angeles Fire Department Extinguishes Canoga Park Apartment Blaze in Minutes
The LAFD extinguished a fire at a Canoga Park apartment swiftly, with no injuries reported. Firefighters contained the blaze to the unit of origin within 12 minutes. The cause remains under investigation.