Cause of CA House Fire Under Investigation

Feb. 13, 2023
Los Angeles firefighters said the fire started in a vacant house and spread to buildings on both sides.

Fire spread from a house to two buildings early Monday, in Westlake.

Los Angeles firefighters found heavy fire in a two-story building about 1:17 a.m., KCAL reported.

More than 150 firefighters battled the fire that affected 56 apartments. 

One resident was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation while no firefighters were injured.

The cause is under investigation. 

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