Room on Fire in Single-Story Residence
5282 Townsend Ave
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Arson investigators have arrived on scene and are preparing to conduct their investigation into the fire's cause.
Police are requested to provide backup to the fire department at the scene of the incident for additional support.
Firefighters have achieved a knockdown, confirming all active fire is out, with clear visibility throughout the house.
Firefighters are preparing to address potential attic fire, coordinating efforts to apply water from above safely.
Firefighters request arson investigators, the coroner, and police to join the ongoing incident response.
Firefighters report improved conditions and are reassessing tactics with limited resources to ensure effective response.
Firefighters are conducting primary and secondary searches as smoke clears, confirming only one occupant remains inside.
Firefighters report heavy fire through the roof and are coordinating ventilation efforts while avoiding water application from above.
Firefighters have initiated an interior fire attack and are searching for a person reportedly down in a bedroom.
Emergency responders are coordinating efforts to assist a patient in a red car near the fire scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5282 Townsend Ave.
Arson investigators have arrived on scene and are preparing to conduct their investigation into the fire's cause.
Police are requested to provide backup to the fire department at the scene of the incident for additional support.
Firefighters have achieved a knockdown, confirming all active fire is out, with clear visibility throughout the house.
Firefighters are preparing to address potential attic fire, coordinating efforts to apply water from above safely.
Firefighters request arson investigators, the coroner, and police to join the ongoing incident response.
Firefighters report improved conditions and are reassessing tactics with limited resources to ensure effective response.
Firefighters are conducting primary and secondary searches as smoke clears, confirming only one occupant remains inside.
Firefighters report heavy fire through the roof and are coordinating ventilation efforts while avoiding water application from above.
Firefighters have initiated an interior fire attack and are searching for a person reportedly down in a bedroom.
Emergency responders are coordinating efforts to assist a patient in a red car near the fire scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5282 Townsend Ave.
Arson investigators have arrived on scene and are preparing to conduct their investigation into the fire's cause.
Police are requested to provide backup to the fire department at the scene of the incident for additional support.
Firefighters have achieved a knockdown, confirming all active fire is out, with clear visibility throughout the house.
Firefighters are preparing to address potential attic fire, coordinating efforts to apply water from above safely.
Firefighters request arson investigators, the coroner, and police to join the ongoing incident response.
Firefighters report improved conditions and are reassessing tactics with limited resources to ensure effective response.
Firefighters are conducting primary and secondary searches as smoke clears, confirming only one occupant remains inside.
Firefighters report heavy fire through the roof and are coordinating ventilation efforts while avoiding water application from above.
Firefighters have initiated an interior fire attack and are searching for a person reportedly down in a bedroom.
Emergency responders are coordinating efforts to assist a patient in a red car near the fire scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5282 Townsend Ave.
Arson investigators have arrived on scene and are preparing to conduct their investigation into the fire's cause.
Police are requested to provide backup to the fire department at the scene of the incident for additional support.
Firefighters have achieved a knockdown, confirming all active fire is out, with clear visibility throughout the house.
Firefighters are preparing to address potential attic fire, coordinating efforts to apply water from above safely.
Firefighters request arson investigators, the coroner, and police to join the ongoing incident response.
Firefighters report improved conditions and are reassessing tactics with limited resources to ensure effective response.
Firefighters are conducting primary and secondary searches as smoke clears, confirming only one occupant remains inside.
Firefighters report heavy fire through the roof and are coordinating ventilation efforts while avoiding water application from above.
Firefighters have initiated an interior fire attack and are searching for a person reportedly down in a bedroom.
Emergency responders are coordinating efforts to assist a patient in a red car near the fire scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5282 Townsend Ave.
Arson investigators have arrived on scene and are preparing to conduct their investigation into the fire's cause.
Police are requested to provide backup to the fire department at the scene of the incident for additional support.
Firefighters have achieved a knockdown, confirming all active fire is out, with clear visibility throughout the house.
Firefighters are preparing to address potential attic fire, coordinating efforts to apply water from above safely.
Firefighters request arson investigators, the coroner, and police to join the ongoing incident response.
Firefighters report improved conditions and are reassessing tactics with limited resources to ensure effective response.
Firefighters are conducting primary and secondary searches as smoke clears, confirming only one occupant remains inside.
Firefighters report heavy fire through the roof and are coordinating ventilation efforts while avoiding water application from above.
Firefighters have initiated an interior fire attack and are searching for a person reportedly down in a bedroom.
Emergency responders are coordinating efforts to assist a patient in a red car near the fire scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5282 Townsend Ave.
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This is so sad 😢 praying for the family of the person who died
LAIT911: Incident Type: Structure Fire Timestamp: 12-22-24 11:27 AM Neighborhood: Eagle Rock Address: 5282 N Townsend Ave Intersection: W Hill Dr x Hill Dr Council District: Kevin de León (14) LAFD: Central (FS42, BC2) LAPD: Northeast (1109) Latitude/Longitude: 34.1438, -118.2011 LAFD has assigned 21 units. Three have gone available.
LAFD: KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0750; 11:27AM; 5282 N Townsend Av; https://bit.ly/4iRadva; Eagle Rock; 45 firefighters worked aggressively to extinguish the fire in 31 minutes. Firefighters were met with excessive storage in the dwelling which hampered entry to the dwelling as well as reaching the room of origin. Preliminary reports stated a possible trapped person inside the structure. Unfortunately, firefighters did find an occupant who had perished and was unable to be revived. No injuries to any additional civilians or LAFD members. Cause under investigation. LAFD Arson and LAPD responding. No further details.
FS 42; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AR1 BC1 BC2 CM20 CM22 E1 E201 E212 E250 E42 E44 E47 E55 RA12 RA47 RA801 T1 T12 T50; CH9; 12; Jennifer Middleton
Eventful day at eagle rock
This is so sad 😢 praying for the family of the person who died
LAIT911: Incident Type: Structure Fire Timestamp: 12-22-24 11:27 AM Neighborhood: Eagle Rock Address: 5282 N Townsend Ave Intersection: W Hill Dr x Hill Dr Council District: Kevin de León (14) LAFD: Central (FS42, BC2) LAPD: Northeast (1109) Latitude/Longitude: 34.1438, -118.2011 LAFD has assigned 21 units. Three have gone available.
LAFD: KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0750; 11:27AM; 5282 N Townsend Av; https://bit.ly/4iRadva; Eagle Rock; 45 firefighters worked aggressively to extinguish the fire in 31 minutes. Firefighters were met with excessive storage in the dwelling which hampered entry to the dwelling as well as reaching the room of origin. Preliminary reports stated a possible trapped person inside the structure. Unfortunately, firefighters did find an occupant who had perished and was unable to be revived. No injuries to any additional civilians or LAFD members. Cause under investigation. LAFD Arson and LAPD responding. No further details.
FS 42; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AR1 BC1 BC2 CM20 CM22 E1 E201 E212 E250 E42 E44 E47 E55 RA12 RA47 RA801 T1 T12 T50; CH9; 12; Jennifer Middleton
Eventful day at eagle rock
This is so sad 😢 praying for the family of the person who died
LAIT911: Incident Type: Structure Fire Timestamp: 12-22-24 11:27 AM Neighborhood: Eagle Rock Address: 5282 N Townsend Ave Intersection: W Hill Dr x Hill Dr Council District: Kevin de León (14) LAFD: Central (FS42, BC2) LAPD: Northeast (1109) Latitude/Longitude: 34.1438, -118.2011 LAFD has assigned 21 units. Three have gone available.
LAFD: KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0750; 11:27AM; 5282 N Townsend Av; https://bit.ly/4iRadva; Eagle Rock; 45 firefighters worked aggressively to extinguish the fire in 31 minutes. Firefighters were met with excessive storage in the dwelling which hampered entry to the dwelling as well as reaching the room of origin. Preliminary reports stated a possible trapped person inside the structure. Unfortunately, firefighters did find an occupant who had perished and was unable to be revived. No injuries to any additional civilians or LAFD members. Cause under investigation. LAFD Arson and LAPD responding. No further details.
FS 42; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AR1 BC1 BC2 CM20 CM22 E1 E201 E212 E250 E42 E44 E47 E55 RA12 RA47 RA801 T1 T12 T50; CH9; 12; Jennifer Middleton
Eventful day at eagle rock
This is so sad 😢 praying for the family of the person who died
LAIT911: Incident Type: Structure Fire Timestamp: 12-22-24 11:27 AM Neighborhood: Eagle Rock Address: 5282 N Townsend Ave Intersection: W Hill Dr x Hill Dr Council District: Kevin de León (14) LAFD: Central (FS42, BC2) LAPD: Northeast (1109) Latitude/Longitude: 34.1438, -118.2011 LAFD has assigned 21 units. Three have gone available.
LAFD: KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0750; 11:27AM; 5282 N Townsend Av; https://bit.ly/4iRadva; Eagle Rock; 45 firefighters worked aggressively to extinguish the fire in 31 minutes. Firefighters were met with excessive storage in the dwelling which hampered entry to the dwelling as well as reaching the room of origin. Preliminary reports stated a possible trapped person inside the structure. Unfortunately, firefighters did find an occupant who had perished and was unable to be revived. No injuries to any additional civilians or LAFD members. Cause under investigation. LAFD Arson and LAPD responding. No further details.
FS 42; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AR1 BC1 BC2 CM20 CM22 E1 E201 E212 E250 E42 E44 E47 E55 RA12 RA47 RA801 T1 T12 T50; CH9; 12; Jennifer Middleton
Eventful day at eagle rock
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This is so sad 😢 praying for the family of the person who died
LAIT911: Incident Type: Structure Fire Timestamp: 12-22-24 11:27 AM Neighborhood: Eagle Rock Address: 5282 N Townsend Ave Intersection: W Hill Dr x Hill Dr Council District: Kevin de León (14) LAFD: Central (FS42, BC2) LAPD: Northeast (1109) Latitude/Longitude: 34.1438, -118.2011 LAFD has assigned 21 units. Three have gone available.
LAFD: KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0750; 11:27AM; 5282 N Townsend Av; https://bit.ly/4iRadva; Eagle Rock; 45 firefighters worked aggressively to extinguish the fire in 31 minutes. Firefighters were met with excessive storage in the dwelling which hampered entry to the dwelling as well as reaching the room of origin. Preliminary reports stated a possible trapped person inside the structure. Unfortunately, firefighters did find an occupant who had perished and was unable to be revived. No injuries to any additional civilians or LAFD members. Cause under investigation. LAFD Arson and LAPD responding. No further details.
FS 42; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AR1 BC1 BC2 CM20 CM22 E1 E201 E212 E250 E42 E44 E47 E55 RA12 RA47 RA801 T1 T12 T50; CH9; 12; Jennifer Middleton
Eventful day at eagle rock