One person was found dead by Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighters in a fire Friday that engulfed multi-family complex in the Florence -Graham neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Fire crews were sent to 1647 E. 91st St., west of Graham Avenue near Col. Leon H. Washington Park at 12:17 a.m. Friday regarding a structure fire. When they arrived at the location, firefighters found the residence engulfed in flames, according to reports from the scene.
After extinguishing the fire, firefighters conducted a search of the property. During the search, they located the victim inside the residence, brought them outside and began life-saving measures, but the victim was pronounced dead, LASD Deputy Gabriela Robles told City News Service.
The name, gender or age of the victim was not immediately known.
The LASD’S Arson and Explosives Unit will conduct an investigation of the fire, Robles said.