North Hills Fire Displaces Families After Igniting in Vacant Church

Fire Engulfs Vacant North Hills Building

• 🔥 A massive fire tore through a vacant building on Parthnia Street in North Hills, requiring at least a dozen firefighters to manage hot spots overnight and into the morning.
• 🚒 Crews attacked the blaze from the outside due to the risk of roof collapse, while simultaneously working to evacuate residents from an adjacent apartment complex.

Impact on Residents

• 🏠 Several families were displaced from an adjacent apartment complex, with a total of six adults and 21 children affected.
• ⚠️ Two women were taken to the hospital for possible smoke inhalation and are in fair condition.
• 🏢 Three units in the apartment building sustained serious damage.

Building History and Potential Cause

• 🏚️ The vacant building was reportedly used by homeless individuals at times, with tents noted around the structure.
• 🗣️ Nearby residents have observed homeless activity around the building, with some speculating it may have been the cause of the fire.
• 🔍 Investigators are working to determine the exact cause of the fire.

Aftermath and Demolition

• 🚧 Utility crews are on the scene, and the structure is expected to be demolished today.
• 🕰️ This fire occurred approximately 12 hours after another vacant building fire in the San Fernando Valley, also with residents pointing to homeless activity as a potential cause.