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Monday, April 20, 2009

LACFD - Structure fire - Firefighter has Non Life threating injures

heavily fire damaged mansion in the exclusive Indian Springs Estates north of Chatsworth

Chatsworth fire heavily damaged mansion
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A firefighter has been injured battling a blaze that destroyed a mansion in an unincorporated part of Los Angeles County. The Firefighter suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

IA: 3:40 a.m. - Fire reported inside the garage, then spread to the roof of the 10,000 square-foot home.
Location: 22536 Zaltana St., just north of the 118 Freeway - Google Map Link
Exclusive neighborhood in unincorporated part of Los Angeles County - The house is located inside the exclusive Indian Springs Estates north of Chatsworth. , about 25 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles.

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Injuries: A firefighter was struck by falling debris and suffered non-life-threatening injuries, including a broken ankle. - Per Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey
The four occupants were able to get out safely
Final Sizeup: The blaze completely gutted the large home(mansion) including roof.
Resources: Approx 100 Firefighters from Los Angeles county, Ventura county, and the city of Los Angeles Fire Department
Cause: The cause of the fire has not been determined. Investigators are working to determine the fire's cause.

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Monday, April 20, 2009

LACFD - Structure fire - Firefighter has Non Life threating injures

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