LAFD Battles Major Structure Fire in Winnetka with Over 100 Firefighters

Major Structure Fire in Winnetka

• 🚨 A major structure fire broke out in Winnetka on Sherman Way, requiring over 100 firefighters from the LA City Fire Department.
• 💥 A significant challenge during the firefight was the collapse of a portion of the structure.

Firefighting Efforts and Challenges

• 🚒 Initial arriving units found a fully involved fire on the second floor, which continued to spread to the attic area.
• 🏥 Firefighters successfully rescued one civilian patient from the fire, who was transported to a local hospital with unknown conditions.
• 🏢 The burning building was commercial, with an adjacent apartment building receiving structure protection.

Current Status and Road Closures

• 🛡️ Firefighters have managed to separate a portion of the building, focusing on a solid section while maintaining a defensive mode for the collapsed area.
• 🔥 The flames are reportedly slowing down, indicating progress in containing the blaze.
• 🚧 Sherman Way is closed in both directions in the Winnetka area due to the extensive apparatus and ongoing firefighting operations.
• 🙏 Hopes are for no firefighter injuries and the recovery of the rescued civilian.