Four Injured in Three-Story Apartment Building Fire
5503 Dobbs St
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Summary
- Firefighters responded to a structure fire at a two-story apartment building on Dobbs St in Los Angeles, where smoke and flames were visible from one unit.
Timeline
Firefighters have knocked down the fire and are planning the next steps.
Four individuals, including a 2-year-old child, two teens, and an adult woman, are being transported to local hospitals for treatment. No additional resources are needed at this time.
Fire crews are actively working to control the fire in a three-story apartment building, and no additional resources are needed.
Firefighters report the fire has spread from the parking area into the occupied floors of the apartment building.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 5503 Dobbs St.
Firefighters are on scene at a two-story apartment building with fire visible from one unit.
Citizen user video shows smoke rising in the area.
Citizen user video shows dark smoke billowing in the area.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a structure fire.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5502 Dobbs St.
Firefighters have knocked down the fire and are planning the next steps.
Four individuals, including a 2-year-old child, two teens, and an adult woman, are being transported to local hospitals for treatment. No additional resources are needed at this time.
Fire crews are actively working to control the fire in a three-story apartment building, and no additional resources are needed.
Firefighters report the fire has spread from the parking area into the occupied floors of the apartment building.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 5503 Dobbs St.
Firefighters are on scene at a two-story apartment building with fire visible from one unit.
Citizen user video shows smoke rising in the area.
Citizen user video shows dark smoke billowing in the area.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a structure fire.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5502 Dobbs St.
Firefighters have knocked down the fire and are planning the next steps.
Four individuals, including a 2-year-old child, two teens, and an adult woman, are being transported to local hospitals for treatment. No additional resources are needed at this time.
Fire crews are actively working to control the fire in a three-story apartment building, and no additional resources are needed.
Firefighters report the fire has spread from the parking area into the occupied floors of the apartment building.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 5503 Dobbs St.
Firefighters are on scene at a two-story apartment building with fire visible from one unit.
Citizen user video shows smoke rising in the area.
Citizen user video shows dark smoke billowing in the area.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a structure fire.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5502 Dobbs St.
Firefighters have knocked down the fire and are planning the next steps.
Four individuals, including a 2-year-old child, two teens, and an adult woman, are being transported to local hospitals for treatment. No additional resources are needed at this time.
Fire crews are actively working to control the fire in a three-story apartment building, and no additional resources are needed.
Firefighters report the fire has spread from the parking area into the occupied floors of the apartment building.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 5503 Dobbs St.
Firefighters are on scene at a two-story apartment building with fire visible from one unit.
Citizen user video shows smoke rising in the area.
Citizen user video shows dark smoke billowing in the area.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a structure fire.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5502 Dobbs St.
Firefighters have knocked down the fire and are planning the next steps.
Four individuals, including a 2-year-old child, two teens, and an adult woman, are being transported to local hospitals for treatment. No additional resources are needed at this time.
Fire crews are actively working to control the fire in a three-story apartment building, and no additional resources are needed.
Firefighters report the fire has spread from the parking area into the occupied floors of the apartment building.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 5503 Dobbs St.
Firefighters are on scene at a two-story apartment building with fire visible from one unit.
Citizen user video shows smoke rising in the area.
Citizen user video shows dark smoke billowing in the area.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a structure fire.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5502 Dobbs St.
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look i don’t wanna hear people complaining about no boyle heights fire when the same people complaining are setting off fireworks in the community.
From what I heard while observing, someone heard an explosion and saw smoke. Thinking it was a car issue. Unsure of true cause so far.
Do u know how the fire started?
LAFD: KNOCKDOWN El Sereno Structure Fire 07-05-2026 8:45pm 5502 E Dobbs St MAP: https://bit.ly/4woYjyF 48 firefighters extinguished the fire in 38 minutes. 4 patients (11 year old female/24 year old female/40 year old female/2 year old female) will be transported to local hospitals. Cause of fire is unknown and under investigation by LAFD Arson investigators.
INC#1754; FS16; Battalion 2; Central Bureau; Council District 14; Dispatched Units AC2 AC20 BC1 BC11 BC2 E12 E16 E2 E201 E202 E212 E4 E44 E47 EM1 RA12 RA25 RA47 RA801 T1 T12 T2; Dispatch Channel 9; TAC 14 18; LAFD Spokesperson: Jennifer Middleton
look i don’t wanna hear people complaining about no boyle heights fire when the same people complaining are setting off fireworks in the community.
From what I heard while observing, someone heard an explosion and saw smoke. Thinking it was a car issue. Unsure of true cause so far.
Do u know how the fire started?
LAFD: KNOCKDOWN El Sereno Structure Fire 07-05-2026 8:45pm 5502 E Dobbs St MAP: https://bit.ly/4woYjyF 48 firefighters extinguished the fire in 38 minutes. 4 patients (11 year old female/24 year old female/40 year old female/2 year old female) will be transported to local hospitals. Cause of fire is unknown and under investigation by LAFD Arson investigators.
INC#1754; FS16; Battalion 2; Central Bureau; Council District 14; Dispatched Units AC2 AC20 BC1 BC11 BC2 E12 E16 E2 E201 E202 E212 E4 E44 E47 EM1 RA12 RA25 RA47 RA801 T1 T12 T2; Dispatch Channel 9; TAC 14 18; LAFD Spokesperson: Jennifer Middleton
look i don’t wanna hear people complaining about no boyle heights fire when the same people complaining are setting off fireworks in the community.
From what I heard while observing, someone heard an explosion and saw smoke. Thinking it was a car issue. Unsure of true cause so far.
Do u know how the fire started?
LAFD: KNOCKDOWN El Sereno Structure Fire 07-05-2026 8:45pm 5502 E Dobbs St MAP: https://bit.ly/4woYjyF 48 firefighters extinguished the fire in 38 minutes. 4 patients (11 year old female/24 year old female/40 year old female/2 year old female) will be transported to local hospitals. Cause of fire is unknown and under investigation by LAFD Arson investigators.
INC#1754; FS16; Battalion 2; Central Bureau; Council District 14; Dispatched Units AC2 AC20 BC1 BC11 BC2 E12 E16 E2 E201 E202 E212 E4 E44 E47 EM1 RA12 RA25 RA47 RA801 T1 T12 T2; Dispatch Channel 9; TAC 14 18; LAFD Spokesperson: Jennifer Middleton
look i don’t wanna hear people complaining about no boyle heights fire when the same people complaining are setting off fireworks in the community.
From what I heard while observing, someone heard an explosion and saw smoke. Thinking it was a car issue. Unsure of true cause so far.
Do u know how the fire started?
LAFD: KNOCKDOWN El Sereno Structure Fire 07-05-2026 8:45pm 5502 E Dobbs St MAP: https://bit.ly/4woYjyF 48 firefighters extinguished the fire in 38 minutes. 4 patients (11 year old female/24 year old female/40 year old female/2 year old female) will be transported to local hospitals. Cause of fire is unknown and under investigation by LAFD Arson investigators.
INC#1754; FS16; Battalion 2; Central Bureau; Council District 14; Dispatched Units AC2 AC20 BC1 BC11 BC2 E12 E16 E2 E201 E202 E212 E4 E44 E47 EM1 RA12 RA25 RA47 RA801 T1 T12 T2; Dispatch Channel 9; TAC 14 18; LAFD Spokesperson: Jennifer Middleton
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look i don’t wanna hear people complaining about no boyle heights fire when the same people complaining are setting off fireworks in the community.
From what I heard while observing, someone heard an explosion and saw smoke. Thinking it was a car issue. Unsure of true cause so far.
Do u know how the fire started?
LAFD: KNOCKDOWN El Sereno Structure Fire 07-05-2026 8:45pm 5502 E Dobbs St MAP: https://bit.ly/4woYjyF 48 firefighters extinguished the fire in 38 minutes. 4 patients (11 year old female/24 year old female/40 year old female/2 year old female) will be transported to local hospitals. Cause of fire is unknown and under investigation by LAFD Arson investigators.
INC#1754; FS16; Battalion 2; Central Bureau; Council District 14; Dispatched Units AC2 AC20 BC1 BC11 BC2 E12 E16 E2 E201 E202 E212 E4 E44 E47 EM1 RA12 RA25 RA47 RA801 T1 T12 T2; Dispatch Channel 9; TAC 14 18; LAFD Spokesperson: Jennifer Middleton