On Tuesday, December 13, 2005 at 5:02 AM (PST), thirteen Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, two LAFD Rescue Ambulances, one Arson Unit, one EMS Battalion Captain, two Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams, and one Division Chief Officer Command Team all under the direction of Assistant Chief Tony Varela responded to a Greater Alarm Structure Fire at 17817 Magnolia Bouelvard in Encino.

Firefighters reported a 100'x 150', two story, garden style apartment building with fire in the attic.

As Firefighters were attempting to gain access to the attic fire, fellow Firefighters conducted salvage operations below the fire, to protect the residents personal property from water damage. Simultaneously, Firefighters on the roof coordinated ventilation operations with the fire attack teams.

Even though the fire was well established in the attic portion of the building, Firefighters were able to gain control in just 43 minutes.

There were no reported injuries.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The dollar loss is still being tabulated.

Submitted by Ron Myers, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department