Update Structure Fire KNOCKDOWN 03/17/2019 INC#1246

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1246; 05:17PM; 5460 N White Oak Av; http://bit.ly/2OaGhfL; Encino; 71 firefighters extinguished a fire in a 4-story apartment building (3 residential floors over 1 parking) in 68 minutes. Initially, firefighters found lazy smoke and traced it to a microwave in a unit, which was out upon arrival. Members outside observed no change in smoke coming from the rear of the building. Further investigation revealed fire in the attic above multiple units. Additional units were added and companies began making access through the ceiling to access the fire. In the process of extinguishing the fire, multiple units were damaged by flames and smoke, causing tenants and their pets to become displaced. Unknown number of units/residents/animals to be displaced. Red Cross is responding to assist these families during this time. No civilian or firefighter injuries. Unknown cause/loss. ; FS 83; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 5; BC10 BC14 BC15 BC17 BC5 BC9 CM42 E100 E239 E273 E278 E288 E290 E293 E35 E73 E76 E83 E93 EM17 RA100 RA73 RT83 T39 T73 T78 T88 T90; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

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