Fatal fire in Eagle Rock
Flames engulf a house in Eagle Rock this morning. One person was killed and another was missing, officials said. The fire, which was put out in about 80 minutes, destroyed a two-story home and damaged a second home and an outbuilding, said Los Angeles Fire Inspector Ron Myers. (Fernando Rosas / For The Times)
Los Angeles firefighters prepare to douse hot spots in a home at the corner of North Nolden Street and Oak Grove Drive in Eagle Rock. The fire began in the house next door, where one person died and another is missing. (Annie Wells / Los Angeles Times)
Los Angeles firefighters inspect the home on Oak Grove Drive where the fire began. The owner is believed to be Carl “Oakie” Adams, 84. Fire officials reported finding “pack rat” conditions that hampered firefighters’ efforts. About 90 firefighters worked the blaze. (Annie Wells / Los Angeles Times)
A Los Angeles firefighter inspects the home where the fire began. The blaze jumped to the house at right. Officials have not identified the body found in the first house. The cause of the fire is under investigation. (Annie Wells / Los Angeles Times)
Tammy Schembari of Pomona and her ex-husband, John Schembari of Claremont, listen to Los Angeles Fire Arson Capt. Jaime Moore, right, explain that an unidentified body was found after the fire in her father’s home on Oak Grove Drive. John Schembari heard about the fire on the TV news and called Tammy. A friend and neighbor is in the background, and Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Armando Hogan is at left. (Annie Wells / Los Angeles Times)
