Fire Destroys Highland Park Garages and Cars, Threatens Historic Casa de Adobe

Highland Park Fire Incident

• 🚨 A significant fire broke out early this morning, ripping through a row of single-car garages in Highland Park.
• 🚗 The blaze also spread to several cars parked on the street, exacerbating the damage.

Fire Department Response

• 🚒 The Los Angeles City Fire Department responded with Task Force 12 and neighboring resources.
• ⏱️ Firefighters achieved a quick knockdown, containing the fire within approximately 20 minutes.
• ⚠️ Access to the scene was challenging due to a single-lane road.

Threat to Historic Landmark

• 🏛️ A major concern during the fire was the proximity to the historic Casa de Adobe, part of the Southwest Museum.
• ✅ Firefighters successfully protected the historic monument, ensuring it was not damaged by the flames.

Investigation and Damage

• ❓ The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
• 💥 The garages and at least two to three cars parked outside were destroyed.
• 🏠 The garages belonged to the historic Casa de Adobe, and the burned cars belonged to nearby tenants.