Armed Suspect Trapped in California House Fire

Family members, including children, evacuated the home before the fire broke out, while firefighters worked to contain the blaze.

An armed suspect remained inside a Hermosa Beach, California home as a fire broke out on Christmas Eve.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to a 911 call around 3:30 p.m., with a witness reporting an argument and a man with a gun entering the home.
The suspect's immediate family members, including children, fled the scene before police arrived.
Police reported hearing explosions, possibly gunshots, but did not believe they were targeted.
Firefighters set up a defensive perimeter to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to other buildings.