Crime & Safety
Arson Investigation Underway For Brush Fire In Los Angeles
The LAPD and arson investigators were assisting in finding a person of interest regarding multiple sets, officials said.
LOS ANGELES, CA — An arson investigation was underway after a half-acre brush fire burned in Pacoima Sunday.
The grass fire was reported just after 4 p.m. Sunday, in the 12900 block of West Bradford Street, near the Golden State (5) Freeway, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
With limited access for ground resources, airships assisted in dropping water over the flames. More than 100 firefighters were able to stop the forward progress by 5 p.m., the LAFD reported.
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Crews were continuing work in the area for cold trailing, mop-up and full extinguishment of the burned area.
The Los Angeles Police Department and arson investigators were assisting in finding a person of interest regarding multiple sets, the LAFD added.
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No injuries were reported.
— City News Service
