A major fire engulfed four homes in Pacoima, injuring a 33-year-old woman critically and injuring several animals. Over 130 firefighters responded amid exploding fireworks. The fire department prioritized crew safety, initially fighting the blaze defensively. By 10 p.m., the fire spread to additional property, prompting a response from the gas company and other emergency services. Multiple teams including arson, hazmat, and bomb squads were deployed. A 68-year-old woman chose not to seek hospital treatment despite smoke inhalation injuries. Similar fireworks incidents were reported statewide ahead of the Fourth of July.
Fire crews began attacking the blaze in a defensive mode, stationed from a safe distance to prioritize the safety of the crew from the possibility of additional explosions, according to the LAFD.
At 9:30 p.m. the Fire Department declared the blaze a "major emergency" and said that a 33-year-old woman was transported to a hospital in critical condition.
The Fire Department's arson and hazmat teams were dispatched to the incident, as was the L.A. Police Department's bomb squad.
Several animals were reportedly injured in the blaze, and a 68-year-old woman declined transportation to a hospital for smoke inhalation injuries.
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