A man was recovering from burn injuries Friday sustained in an explosion possibly ignited by fireworks at a home in Pacoima, where four dogs were found safe.
Firefighters were dispatched at about 9 a.m. Thursday to 13556 W. Remington St., near Interstate 5 and Terra Bella Street, where they reported a partial collapse of the structure, according to Los Angeles Fire Department spokeswoman Lyndsey Lantz.
Lantz said the man, approximately 24 years old, was taken to a hospital in critical condition after the explosion, with burns covering over 50% of his body.
Over two dozen homes remained under evacuation Friday, Fox11 reported. The evacuations could continue for one to two more days, Los Angeles Police Department Officer Kevin Terzes told reporters at the scene Friday.
Evidence was found of chemicals used to produce fireworks, Terzes said.
Four dogs were located and were safe. One was on a leash.
Lantz said an LAFD Arson unit was investigating the cause of the explosion.
Officials were at the scene to address the structural integrity of the home, prior to allowing firefighters to enter the residence.