Overview
- The incident was reported around 6 p.m. Tuesday on the 6500 block of Purdy Avenue in Bell Gardens.
- Aerial footage showed shattered windows, a blown-off roof, and a large hole in the second floor of the two-story house.
- The Los Angeles County Fire Department characterized the blaze as fully involved and adopted a defensive strategy due to structural concerns.
- Flames were extinguished shortly before 7:10 p.m., with heavy smoke and numerous emergency crews visible at the scene.
- Reports on injuries were inconsistent across outlets, and investigators from the fire department, the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department, and Bell Gardens police are examining the cause.