Crime & Safety
Fire Blazes Through Fountain Avenue Home
It took LA County firefighters about one hour to contain the large structure fire.
A fire erupted at a home on Fountain Avenue Tuesday night. Residents were evacuated, said West Hollywood Sheriff's Deputy McNally.
The fire at 7516 Fountain Ave. was reported around 11:30 p.m. It was contained in about one hour by firefighters from Los Angeles County Fire Stations 7 and 8, McNally said.
"The residential structure is an entire loss," said Gerald Ortega, who lives next door. "What appeared to be a newer model BMW exploded, setting afire other cars parked next to it."
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McNally said he believes the blaze may have started out with a car, but the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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