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Hyde Park Bungalow Fire Leaves One Dead, Investigation Underway

Investigators noted working smoke alarms at the unit, with identification and cause of death pending.

Overview

  • Fire broke out around 4:30 p.m. Sunday in a row of bungalows on the 6000–6300 block of South Brynhurst in Los AngelesHyde Park.
  • Firefighters knocked down the blaze in roughly 20–30 minutes and kept it from spreading to adjacent units.
  • During a primary search, crews found a deceased person inside the affected unit, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
  • LAFD’s arson team is examining how the fire started, and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner is responsible for determining cause of death and confirming the victim’s identity.
  • ABC7 reported the victim as a 65-year-old woman and said smoke alarms were functioning, while officials have not released a formal identification; no other injuries were reported.