North Hills Church Fire Investigation: Potential Human Remains Found Amidst Rubble
KTLA 5January 15, 20263 min2,476 views
10 connectionsΒ·18 entities in this videoβDevastating Fire Engulfs Abandoned North Hills Church
- π₯ A massive fire broke out at a vacant church in North Hills just before 6 PM on Tuesday, burning for hours and causing extensive destruction.
- π₯ The fire quickly spread within the boarded-up building, threatening a four-story apartment complex located next door.
- π Over 100 firefighters responded to the scene, battling heavy flames that pushed towards nearby residential homes.
Displacement and Damage to Neighboring Apartments
- π Residents from the adjacent apartment complex were evacuated as a safety precaution due to the intense heat and flames.
- π A total of 6 adults and 21 children were displaced, with 3 apartments yellow-tagged as unsafe.
- π οΈ Gas service to the apartment building was shut off, leaving residents without cooking facilities or hot water, and they have been relocated to hotels for at least a week.
Investigation into Cause and Potential Human Remains
- π΅οΈββοΈ The fire is believed to have been started by squatters living in the abandoned building, which has been a long-standing problem with frequent break-ins.
- β οΈ One witness claims to have seen a woman near where the fire started and shared this information with arson investigators.
- 𦴠Human remains detection canines alerted in one area of the rubble, though firefighters stress this could be blood or a bone fragment, raising serious concerns given the building's vacancy and frequent presence of homeless individuals.
Ongoing Efforts and Future Concerns
- π§ Demolition crews were on the scene, and firefighters continued to work through sections of the debris to ensure no one was left behind.
- π§ Crews worked to clear debris from gas meters, with hopes of restoring service to the apartment building by the following morning.
- π K9 units are scheduled to return the next morning to continue the meticulous search through the debris, piece by piece, section by section.
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