Los Angeles, CA – Firefighters with Los Angeles Fire Department’s Engine 81 quickly extinguished a small blaze earlier this week after light smoke was spotted in the crawlspace of a single-family home in the San Fernando Valley, officials said.
According to the LAFD, the early detection allowed crews to open up the kitchen floor and put out the flames before they caused extensive damage. No injuries were reported.
The department emphasized that fires in hidden areas such as crawlspaces can go unnoticed until they spread, putting entire homes at risk. Fire officials are crediting early detection and prompt reporting for preventing what could have been a far more destructive fire.
LAFD reminded residents to install smoke alarms on every level of their homes and test them regularly. “Early warnings give families time to escape and firefighters a better chance to stop fires before they spread,” the department said.
Residents in the San Fernando Valley and across Los Angeles are urged to review fire safety plans and check alarm batteries ahead of the winter season.
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