On the morning of Christmas Day, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a structure fire in Valley Village. According to the LAFD alert, the fire occurred at a two-story garden style apartment building at 12828 W Riverside Drive, where flames engulfed one unit on the second floor. Firefighters operated in an offensive mode upon arrival at approximately 08:05 AM, as documented on the LAFD’s official website. The address in question was noted to be an apartment building that had been boarded up prior to the incident.
The LAFD reports that the teams dispatched to the scene included Fire Stations 78 and 86, alongside Battalion 14, forming a collective front against the blaze. Valiant efforts by firefighters ensured that the fire was fully extinguished by 08:25 AM, just 20 minutes after the first responding companies arrived. No injuries were reported from the incident; the outcome could be considered a well-coordinated resolution to what might have been a disastrous Christmas morning. Further details around the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage were not immediately disclosed by the department.
The LAFD utilized a host of resources in their emergency response, including multiple engine companies such as E102, E278, and E60, along with trucks like T60 and T78. The incident command also included Battalion Chiefs 10 and 14, as well as Emergency Medical Services personnel from RA78 and RA878. The firefighting efforts were coordinated under the Valley Bureau’s jurisdiction, within Council District 4…