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Fire tears through WInnetka office building
LAFD crews worked to knock down a fire that broke out at a two-story office building in the San Fernando Valley.
LOS ANGELES - A crew of 120 firefighters with the Los Angeles Fire Department knocked down a major emergency fire that broke out in the San Fernando Valley early Tuesday morning.
What we know:
LAFD crews responded to the fire that broke out at a two-story commercial building in the 20000 block of W. Sherman Way, between Oso and Winnetka avenues, in the Winnetka area. The fire was declared a major emergency at 5:10 a.m.
Just after 5:50 a.m., LAFD officials said firefighters made good progress against the fire.
"The incident is split into defensive in one portion of the building due to a partial collapse and fire on both floors. It is an offensive operation toward the rear where crews are also working to prevent any further extension through the office building."
A woman was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation and no firefighter injuries were reported.
Residents in an apartment building next door were evacuated during the firefight.
The fire was declared a knockdown just after 7:05 a.m.
Fire officials confirmed four units in the office building were impacted by water damage, as well as two apartments in the building next door.
Dig deeper:
A man was evacuated with his wife and 2-year-old son confirmed his wife was the one hospitalized. He added they have had issues with people living in the empty office building and the LAPD confirmed they have responded to the building before.
In addition, the evacuated resident, identified as Carl, said he stopped to knock on his neighbors' doors to make sure they could evacuate safely.
What we don't know:
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The Source: This story was written with information from the Los Angeles Fire Department.