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Body Found After Commercial Building Fire Displaces 30 Residents Nearby

15226 Parthenia St

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Summary

  • A major fire engulfed a vacant commercial building in North Hills, California, leading to the evacuation of nearby apartments and the displacement of over 30 residents. More than 100 firefighters battled the blaze, which resulted in one hospitalization for smoke inhalation. Investigators are considering arson as a possible cause. K-9 units later detected human remains in the rubble, and a body was subsequently found, though identification is pending.

Timeline

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, a body was found inside the destroyed structure. The individual has not yet been identified.

City inspectors yellow-tagged three nearby apartment units as unsafe, increasing displacement to more than 30 people. The fire cause remains under investigation.

Crews are using heavy machinery to dig through deep debris where K-9s alerted. No body has been located so far, and the fire flared up again during demolition.

K-9 units detected possible human remains in the rubble of the burned vacant building. Officials say the alert could indicate blood or a bone fragment, not necessarily a body.

Paramedics took one woman to the hospital for smoke inhalation and treated another for a panic attack, per local news.

Investigators are reviewing a report of arson.

While most residents of the apartment complex returned home, the fire displaced 27 people.

More than 100 firefighters battled the massive fire.

Residents who are close enough to smell the smoke should keep their windows closed and stay indoors until the fire is fully out.

Drivers are advised to avoid the area, as this operation is expected to be of an extended duration.

One 42 year-old woman was hospitalized in fair condition for possible smoke inhalation. There are no other reported injuries.

Firefighters are evaluating the adjacent apartment building for any damage, as they observed some broken windows.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 15226 Parthenia St.

No injuries have been reported thus far.

Crews are working their way through each floor of the apartment complex for evacuation and location of any fire.

A nearby apartment building is also exposed to the heavy fire, which LAFD crews are working to mitigate.

The fire is in a two-story boarded up commercial building.

The LAFD is calling this a "Major Emergency Incident" with 17 fire units assigned.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 15236 Parthenia St.

Citizen user video shows firefighters on the scene with flames and smoke billowing up from the roof of a building.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 15226 Parthenia St.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, a body was found inside the destroyed structure. The individual has not yet been identified.

City inspectors yellow-tagged three nearby apartment units as unsafe, increasing displacement to more than 30 people. The fire cause remains under investigation.

Crews are using heavy machinery to dig through deep debris where K-9s alerted. No body has been located so far, and the fire flared up again during demolition.

K-9 units detected possible human remains in the rubble of the burned vacant building. Officials say the alert could indicate blood or a bone fragment, not necessarily a body.

Paramedics took one woman to the hospital for smoke inhalation and treated another for a panic attack, per local news.

Investigators are reviewing a report of arson.

While most residents of the apartment complex returned home, the fire displaced 27 people.

More than 100 firefighters battled the massive fire.

Residents who are close enough to smell the smoke should keep their windows closed and stay indoors until the fire is fully out.

Drivers are advised to avoid the area, as this operation is expected to be of an extended duration.

One 42 year-old woman was hospitalized in fair condition for possible smoke inhalation. There are no other reported injuries.

Firefighters are evaluating the adjacent apartment building for any damage, as they observed some broken windows.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 15226 Parthenia St.

No injuries have been reported thus far.

Crews are working their way through each floor of the apartment complex for evacuation and location of any fire.

A nearby apartment building is also exposed to the heavy fire, which LAFD crews are working to mitigate.

The fire is in a two-story boarded up commercial building.

The LAFD is calling this a "Major Emergency Incident" with 17 fire units assigned.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 15236 Parthenia St.

Citizen user video shows firefighters on the scene with flames and smoke billowing up from the roof of a building.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 15226 Parthenia St.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, a body was found inside the destroyed structure. The individual has not yet been identified.

City inspectors yellow-tagged three nearby apartment units as unsafe, increasing displacement to more than 30 people. The fire cause remains under investigation.

Crews are using heavy machinery to dig through deep debris where K-9s alerted. No body has been located so far, and the fire flared up again during demolition.

K-9 units detected possible human remains in the rubble of the burned vacant building. Officials say the alert could indicate blood or a bone fragment, not necessarily a body.

Paramedics took one woman to the hospital for smoke inhalation and treated another for a panic attack, per local news.

Investigators are reviewing a report of arson.

While most residents of the apartment complex returned home, the fire displaced 27 people.

More than 100 firefighters battled the massive fire.

Residents who are close enough to smell the smoke should keep their windows closed and stay indoors until the fire is fully out.

Drivers are advised to avoid the area, as this operation is expected to be of an extended duration.

One 42 year-old woman was hospitalized in fair condition for possible smoke inhalation. There are no other reported injuries.

Firefighters are evaluating the adjacent apartment building for any damage, as they observed some broken windows.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 15226 Parthenia St.

No injuries have been reported thus far.

Crews are working their way through each floor of the apartment complex for evacuation and location of any fire.

A nearby apartment building is also exposed to the heavy fire, which LAFD crews are working to mitigate.

The fire is in a two-story boarded up commercial building.

The LAFD is calling this a "Major Emergency Incident" with 17 fire units assigned.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 15236 Parthenia St.

Citizen user video shows firefighters on the scene with flames and smoke billowing up from the roof of a building.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 15226 Parthenia St.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, a body was found inside the destroyed structure. The individual has not yet been identified.

City inspectors yellow-tagged three nearby apartment units as unsafe, increasing displacement to more than 30 people. The fire cause remains under investigation.

Crews are using heavy machinery to dig through deep debris where K-9s alerted. No body has been located so far, and the fire flared up again during demolition.

K-9 units detected possible human remains in the rubble of the burned vacant building. Officials say the alert could indicate blood or a bone fragment, not necessarily a body.

Paramedics took one woman to the hospital for smoke inhalation and treated another for a panic attack, per local news.

Investigators are reviewing a report of arson.

While most residents of the apartment complex returned home, the fire displaced 27 people.

More than 100 firefighters battled the massive fire.

Residents who are close enough to smell the smoke should keep their windows closed and stay indoors until the fire is fully out.

Drivers are advised to avoid the area, as this operation is expected to be of an extended duration.

One 42 year-old woman was hospitalized in fair condition for possible smoke inhalation. There are no other reported injuries.

Firefighters are evaluating the adjacent apartment building for any damage, as they observed some broken windows.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 15226 Parthenia St.

No injuries have been reported thus far.

Crews are working their way through each floor of the apartment complex for evacuation and location of any fire.

A nearby apartment building is also exposed to the heavy fire, which LAFD crews are working to mitigate.

The fire is in a two-story boarded up commercial building.

The LAFD is calling this a "Major Emergency Incident" with 17 fire units assigned.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 15236 Parthenia St.

Citizen user video shows firefighters on the scene with flames and smoke billowing up from the roof of a building.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 15226 Parthenia St.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, a body was found inside the destroyed structure. The individual has not yet been identified.

City inspectors yellow-tagged three nearby apartment units as unsafe, increasing displacement to more than 30 people. The fire cause remains under investigation.

Crews are using heavy machinery to dig through deep debris where K-9s alerted. No body has been located so far, and the fire flared up again during demolition.

K-9 units detected possible human remains in the rubble of the burned vacant building. Officials say the alert could indicate blood or a bone fragment, not necessarily a body.

Paramedics took one woman to the hospital for smoke inhalation and treated another for a panic attack, per local news.

Investigators are reviewing a report of arson.

While most residents of the apartment complex returned home, the fire displaced 27 people.

More than 100 firefighters battled the massive fire.

Residents who are close enough to smell the smoke should keep their windows closed and stay indoors until the fire is fully out.

Drivers are advised to avoid the area, as this operation is expected to be of an extended duration.

One 42 year-old woman was hospitalized in fair condition for possible smoke inhalation. There are no other reported injuries.

Firefighters are evaluating the adjacent apartment building for any damage, as they observed some broken windows.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 15226 Parthenia St.

No injuries have been reported thus far.

Crews are working their way through each floor of the apartment complex for evacuation and location of any fire.

A nearby apartment building is also exposed to the heavy fire, which LAFD crews are working to mitigate.

The fire is in a two-story boarded up commercial building.

The LAFD is calling this a "Major Emergency Incident" with 17 fire units assigned.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 15236 Parthenia St.

Citizen user video shows firefighters on the scene with flames and smoke billowing up from the roof of a building.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 15226 Parthenia St.

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LAFD Ops Valley Ā· Jan 13, 7:24PM Ā· 0:23
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Structure Fire Ā· Jan 13, 7:23PM Ā· 0:28
PartheniaICforMetro.Goahead.PartheniaIC,wouldyouliketomovethisbacktoChannel8?PartheniaIC,wewillgobacktoChannel8.We'regoingtohangontheTACchannelsforrightnow.We'llreleasethemhereshortly.Roger.Goingbackto8,holdingontheTACs,14and18.
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Structure Fire Ā· Jan 13, 7:04PM Ā· 0:13
ParthenAICforMetro.GoforParthenAIC.ParthenAIC,wouldyoulikethemayor'scrisisresponseteamattached?
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Comments30

LoveRunyonJan 14 at 9:33 AM

We need anti-squatting laws or these things will keep happening. It’s nearly impossible for owners of buildings to get squatters out. The police can’t do anything. Our government is failing.

canogaparkUser1803572001Jan 14 at 7:24 PM

@LosAngelesUser637513005 that’s true

mmvalleygirlJan 13 at 7:01 PM

I hope if someone had some decency, in that area, they were able to assist with the elderly and animals left behind.

riversideUser2122696015Jan 14 at 11:20 PM

What happened to the 2 suspects with the gasoline cans?

riversideUser2122696015Jan 13 at 8:36 PM

Residents of the evacuated apartment complex are returning now

LoveRunyonJan 14 at 9:33 AM

We need anti-squatting laws or these things will keep happening. It’s nearly impossible for owners of buildings to get squatters out. The police can’t do anything. Our government is failing.

canogaparkUser1803572001Jan 14 at 7:24 PM

@LosAngelesUser637513005 that’s true

mmvalleygirlJan 13 at 7:01 PM

I hope if someone had some decency, in that area, they were able to assist with the elderly and animals left behind.

riversideUser2122696015Jan 14 at 11:20 PM

What happened to the 2 suspects with the gasoline cans?

riversideUser2122696015Jan 13 at 8:36 PM

Residents of the evacuated apartment complex are returning now

LoveRunyonJan 14 at 9:33 AM

We need anti-squatting laws or these things will keep happening. It’s nearly impossible for owners of buildings to get squatters out. The police can’t do anything. Our government is failing.

canogaparkUser1803572001Jan 14 at 7:24 PM

@LosAngelesUser637513005 that’s true

mmvalleygirlJan 13 at 7:01 PM

I hope if someone had some decency, in that area, they were able to assist with the elderly and animals left behind.

riversideUser2122696015Jan 14 at 11:20 PM

What happened to the 2 suspects with the gasoline cans?

riversideUser2122696015Jan 13 at 8:36 PM

Residents of the evacuated apartment complex are returning now

LoveRunyonJan 14 at 9:33 AM

We need anti-squatting laws or these things will keep happening. It’s nearly impossible for owners of buildings to get squatters out. The police can’t do anything. Our government is failing.

canogaparkUser1803572001Jan 14 at 7:24 PM

@LosAngelesUser637513005 that’s true

mmvalleygirlJan 13 at 7:01 PM

I hope if someone had some decency, in that area, they were able to assist with the elderly and animals left behind.

riversideUser2122696015Jan 14 at 11:20 PM

What happened to the 2 suspects with the gasoline cans?

riversideUser2122696015Jan 13 at 8:36 PM

Residents of the evacuated apartment complex are returning now

LoveRunyonJan 14 at 9:33 AM

We need anti-squatting laws or these things will keep happening. It’s nearly impossible for owners of buildings to get squatters out. The police can’t do anything. Our government is failing.

canogaparkUser1803572001Jan 14 at 7:24 PM

@LosAngelesUser637513005 that’s true

mmvalleygirlJan 13 at 7:01 PM

I hope if someone had some decency, in that area, they were able to assist with the elderly and animals left behind.

riversideUser2122696015Jan 14 at 11:20 PM

What happened to the 2 suspects with the gasoline cans?

riversideUser2122696015Jan 13 at 8:36 PM

Residents of the evacuated apartment complex are returning now

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