A stubborn fire that broke out among contents in the basement of a four-story apartment building in the Westlake District spread through walls before crews could put out all the flames.
No one was injured in the fire, which was reported just about 11 a.m. at 1905 W. Wilshire Blvd., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
As the flames spread into upper floors the building, firefighters placed hoses on each floor and opened up walls to make sure the blaze was fully out, said LAFD spokeswoman Jennifer Middleton.
A total of 66 firefighters responded and put the fire out in 50 minutes, she said.
Department arson investigators were summoned to determine the cause of the blaze, Middleton said.