Overview
- About 70 firefighters contained the early-morning blaze on Sunset Boulevard in just over an hour as flames spread to two bungalows, and crews later razed the ruined central house.
- A 42-year-old man was rescued from the second floor and hospitalized in fair to stable condition without burn injuries, officials said.
- The long-vacant property was foreclosed in late 2024, saw smaller fires on Sept. 15 and Oct. 19, and had demolition permits filed in early 2025.
- The city’s Cultural Heritage Commission had advanced landmark consideration, and a site visit set for this week remains scheduled, according to officials.
- LAFD’s Arson Unit is investigating the cause as the owner and preservation advocates plan on-site reviews to determine what can be salvaged from the remaining complex.