Update Structure Fire KNOCKDOWN 04/18/2019 INC#1567

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1567; 08:54PM; 17701 W Ventura Bl; http://bit.ly/2KO1Ogf; Encino; 32 firefighters extinguished a fire in a 1-story strip mall in 10 minutes. Firefighters performed a coordinated interior fire attack with rooftop ventilation. When attempting to shut off utilities, firefighters encountered a dog behind the unit. The dog was placed into the care of the business owner (and dog owner) and the firefighters were able to turn off the utilities safely. Fire got into the walls, but not into adjacent units. Some smoke damage in adjacent units. No reported injuries. The cause is still under investigation. MOTORISTS: avoid the area (Ventura/White Oak), as there is still congestion due to emergency vehicles blocking the street.; FS 83; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 5; BC10 BC17 E100 E239 E273 E293 E83 E93 EM17 RA83 RA872 RA93 T39 T73 T93; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

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