On Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 3:06 p.m., seven companies of Los Angeles firefighters, five LAFD rescue ambulances, one arson unit, one helicopter, one EMS battalion captain, one officer command team, under the direction of Battalion Chief Ronnie Villanueva responded to a structure fire at 9341 N. Noble Av in Panorama City/Arleta.
First units on the scene reported a single family dwelling well involved with fire showing. Using handlines, firefighters made an aggressive attack on the fire extinguishing the blaze in 17 minutes.
During firefighting operations, one fire captain and a firefighter suffered first degree facial burns. In good condition, they were transported to Sherman Oaks Community Hospital where they were treated and placed off duty.
Monetary loss from the fire is still being tabulated. The cause of this early morning blaze remains under active investigation.
