The severity of the firefighter’s injuries is currently unknown.
Fire authorities said the fire broke out at a single-family home around 6:10 a.m. at 162 N. Reno St, near the intersection of Beverly and South Occidental boulevards. The house appeared to have been boarded up and was vacant.
"The fire started in the basement and traveled its way up to the walls into the attic. So, as you can imagine in the basement, the first floor was compromised in some areas," LAFD Asst. Chief Dean Zipperman said. Zipperman explained as the engineer was bringing the line in, he caught a soft spot and got caught up in the floor.
The name of the firefighter has not been released but is said to be in his 40s and a veteran of the department. The injured firefighter was taken to an area hospital, and the severity of his injuries is currently unknown. By clicking Sign Up, I confirm