A fire that burned four homes in Pacoima and left a lady in critical condition was fought by more than 130 firemen on Thursday night, according to the authorities. The fire was fueled by fireworks that are bursting.
At approximately nine o’clock in the evening, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the emergency of three single-story homes that were on fire in the vicinity of 12933 West Corcoran Street. When we arrived, fireworks were exploding, putting nearby homes and bushes in danger of being ignited for the first time.
As stated by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), fire crews started tackling the fire in a defensive manner, stationed from a safe distance, with the primary goal of protecting the crew from the threat of subsequent explosions.
A woman who was 33 years old was taken to a hospital in critical condition after the fire department called it a “major emergency” at 9:30 p.m. and stated that she was carried there. There was also a dog that was hurt that was transported to an emergency veterinary hospital.
Despite the fact that the fire was extinguished by fire crews at ten o’clock at night, the Fire Department reports that by that time it had already spread to a fourth residence and a vehicle. A woman, who was 68 years old, rejected to be sent to a hospital for smoke inhalation injuries, and the fire was claimed to have caused damage to a number of animals.
Managing downed wires around the rear of the initial three homes that caught fire has been ordered by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Additionally, a gas company has been requested to react to a gas leak that occurred at one of the residences.
In addition to the bomb squad of the Los Angeles Police Department, the arson and hazmat teams of the Los Angeles Fire Department were requested to respond to the incident. The Mayor’s Crisis Team was dispatched to the scene of the extinguished fire in order to offer counseling and services to the residents who were impacted by the blaze.
An emergency response from Animal Control was ordered in response to the event. Assistance in the aftermath of the fire is also being requested from the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety as well as the American Red Cross.
In the days leading up to the Fourth of July, there were a number of instances that were reported across the state that were comparable to the explosions that occurred with fireworks.
In a property in Simi Valley, a detonation that occurred on Thursday morning resulted in the death of one individual, and in a residence in the Bay Area, where authorities believe fireworks were being manufactured, a similar occurrence resulted in the critical injury of two individuals.
A big explosion that occurred on Tuesday night in Esparto, a rural hamlet west of Sacramento, devoured a warehouse that was carrying pyrotechnics. Seven workers are still missing as a result of the incident.
At the beginning of this week, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) sent out letters to citizens, reminding them that the city of Los Angeles prohibits the use of any pyrotechnics and urged them to avoid from the practice of organizing personal fireworks displays in order to enjoy the holiday.
As a result of the fire that occurred in Pacoima on Thursday night, the department posted on X, “If you are storing fireworks or considering using them this weekend, we beg you to reconsider and attend a proper show.” “Soaking your fireworks in water is the most reliable and speedy method for rendering them inactive. It is imperative that you take responsibility for the well-being of your loved ones, pets, and neighbors.
