Teen killed, elderly woman critically injured in Hollywood house fire
Deadly Hollywood house fire under investigation
A teenage girl was killed and a 70-year-old woman is in grave condition following a fast-moving house fire in Hollywood early Wednesday morning.
LOS ANGELES - A tragic early-morning house fire in Hollywood has claimed the life of a 15-year-old girl and left an elderly woman fighting for her life.
What we know:
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the single-family residence at 1760 N. Vista Del Mar Ave. at 2:55 a.m. on Wednesday.
More than three dozen firefighters battled the blaze for nearly half an hour before gaining enough control to enter the structure.
During a primary search, crews discovered a teenage girl, believed to be 15, and a woman approximately 70 years old.
The teen died at the scene, and the elderly woman was taken to the hospital in grave condition, according to authorities.
What we don't know:
Investigators have not yet determined the cause of the fire or where it originated within the home.
The teen's identity has not been released.
It's unclear if working smoke alarms were present in the home.
What's next:
Members of the LAFD's Arson Section are conducting a formal investigation to determine if the fire was accidental or suspicious.
The medical examiner’s office will perform an autopsy to confirm the cause of death for the teenager.
The Source: This report is based on information from the Los Angeles Fire Department.