L.A. firefighter injured battling blaze at two-story house in Chatsworth
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A firefighter was injured Tuesday morning while battling a blaze at a two-story house in Chatsworth, authorities said.
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the severe house fire in the 10000 block of Christine Place just after 10:45 a.m, according to a department advisory.
All occupants of the home were able to evacuate before responding firefighters forced entry to battle the heavy blaze on the first floor and back of the property.
The Fire Department said 37 personnel responded to the fire, with one taken to a hospital after suffering minor burns. The injured firefighter is stable, according to an LAFD spokesperson.
At 11:39 a.m., LAFD brought in 16 additional crew members to work on overhauling both floors of the structure — cooling hot spots and addressing additional fire risks — after the main blaze was extinguished. The department also requested assistance from Southern California Gas Co., according to an advisory update.
The LAFD advised motorists traveling through the immediate area to seek alternative routes.
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