Fire Damages Los Angeles Church
Firefighters Quickly Knock Down Flames
Fire damaged a two-story church Friday afternoon in Los Angeles’ Harvard Heights area.
Location and Time
The fire was reported before 1 p.m. in the 2000 block of South Oxford Avenue in the community west of downtown Los Angeles. No injuries were reported.
Response and Suppression
About 60 firefighters knocked down flames in 49 minutes, the LAFD said. Crews had to locate and access fire within walls of one portion of the large church building and chase it through to ensure there were no pockets of fire remaining. The primary and secondary searches are clear with no one located inside.
Cause Undetermined
Details about a cause were not immediately available.
Special Task Force Notified
"The structure is (doing business as) a church,” the LAFD statement said. "Therefore, per protocol, the House of Worship Task Force was notified.”. The Los Angeles House of Worship Arson Task Force is comprised of personnel from several law enforcement agencies, including the LAFD, the Los Angeles Police Department, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the FBI.
Conclusion
The quick response and suppression of the fire by the LAFD prevented further damage to the church and ensured public safety. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
FAQs
Q: What time was the fire reported?
A: The fire was reported before 1 p.m.
Q: Were there any injuries?
A: No, there were no reported injuries.
Q: How long did it take for the fire to be extinguished?
A: The fire was knocked down in 49 minutes.
Q: Who was notified of the fire?
A: The House of Worship Task Force, comprised of law enforcement agencies, was notified.
Q: Is the cause of the fire known?
A: Details about a cause were not immediately available.
