On Tuesday, April 19th, 2011 at 4:24 PM, 3 LSFD Engines and 1 LSFD Rescue Ambulance responded a Reported Smoke at Cafe Armerina, 877 Figueroa Street, under the direction of Commissioner Brett Carnahan.
Firefighters first on-scene arrived to find light smoke showing from the front of the one-story commercial building, with no initial indications of there being anyone inside. A single attack line was set-up and forcible entry was made into the cafe through its main entrance.
The interior team gingerly made their way through the smoke-charged dining area to discover the seat of the fire being immediately behind the service counter, stemming off into the kitchen. Faced with a continually worsening condition, in which flashover was thought to be imminent, firefighters hastily and diligently battled the flames and were able to completely quell them in under half an hour.
A successful knockdown was declared following the completion of the interior team's Primary Search, of which yielded no victims. The cafe's owners, whom arrived minutes into the fire fight, were relieved to see that the the extent of damage wasn't too great (totalling approximately $25,500), with thanks to the efforts of LSFD personell.
Although it is firmly believed that the cause of the blaze was down to faulty kitchen appliances, a full investigation is anticipated.
Submitted by Brett Carnahan, Community Liaison Officer
Los Santos Fire Department
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