Executive Summary
- Firefighters responded to a heavy fire at a boarded-up Hollywood home at 4:30 a.m. Sunday.
- One individual was rescued from the building and hospitalized in unknown condition.
- The blaze spread to two adjacent bungalows before being extinguished by 70 firefighters.
- LAFD arson investigators are examining the cause of the fire.
HOLLYWOOD — Authorities have launched an investigation following a major structure fire at a boarded-up home in Hollywood early Sunday morning that injured one person and spread to adjacent buildings.
First responders were dispatched to the location on Sunset Boulevard, just east of Highland Avenue, at approximately 4:30 a.m. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), crews arrived to find a two-story Craftsman-style home with “heavy fire” involving both floors.
Firefighters executed a rescue operation, pulling one individual from the burning structure. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment, though officials stated the person’s condition remains unknown.
The flames extended to two nearby bungalows before the blaze was contained. The LAFD reported that 70 firefighters worked for one hour and 12 minutes to extinguish the fire completely.
Investigative Outlook
The LAFD’s arson unit is currently leading the inquiry into the origin of the blaze. Fires occurring in vacant or boarded-up properties present specific challenges for investigators, who must determine if unauthorized access contributed to the ignition. As the investigation is in its preliminary stages, officials have not yet released information regarding potential suspects or the definitive cause of the fire.
