On Saturday, May 24, 2003 at 2246 Hours (10:46 PM PDT), ten Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, two LAFD Rescue Ambulances, one LAFD Helicopter and four Chief Officer Command Teams, all under the direction of Assistant Chief Michael Fulmis responded to a Greater Alarm Structure Fire at 328 West Furness Avenue in Highland Park.
The first Company to arrive skillfully navigated rear yards and steep terrain of an adjacent street to extend primary handlines that prevented fire from spreading beyond a two-story hillside home fully involved with fire.
Additional hand and supply lines were deployed along narrow streets and an even narrower driveway serving the half-dozen adjacent residences. Firefighters were able to confine the fire to the 1200 square-foot home, extinguishing the flames in just 28 minutes. No injuries were reported.
Three adults displaced by the fire are seeking their own accommodations. Fire loss is estimated at $160,000 ($150,000 structure & $10,000 contents).
The cause of the fire is considered deliberate and is being investigated as arson by both Los Angeles Police and Fire Department officials.
