The Los Angeles Fire Department confronted a demanding series of emergencies on the morning of December 4, 2025, when three separate structure fires were reported in Woodland Hills, Boyle Heights, and Granada Hills. Although the incidents occurred within a short timeframe, firefighters worked swiftly to contain each threat, assist injured individuals, and prevent further damage within the surrounding communities.

Electrical Fire Reported in Woodland Hills High-Rise

The first call of the morning came at 7:34 a.m., sending crews to a 17-story high-rise located at 6320 N. Canoga Avenue in Woodland Hills. The report indicated a possible electrical fire on the 10th floor, prompting firefighters to climb the building’s stairwells to assess conditions.

When they arrived at the affected floor, they found residual smoke lingering inside the electrical room, though no active flames were visible. Three workers were discovered with significant burn injuries and were quickly transported to nearby hospitals by LAFD paramedics for treatment.

While medical teams attended to the injured, firefighters transitioned into a coordinated building-wide response. Their efforts included:

• ventilating the floor to remove smoke
• performing air quality monitoring
• completing an overhaul of the damaged electrical equipment
• working alongside the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
• ensuring structural safety with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety

The prompt response helped contain damage to the electrical room and prevented the incident from escalating further within the high-rise.

Boyle Heights Fire Challenges Crews With Heavy Fire Load

Just 30 minutes after the Woodland Hills call, dispatchers received reports of another fire—this time at a commercial property in Boyle Heights. Firefighters arrived at 3181 E. Pico Avenue to find flames showing from the front of a one-story commercial building.

Early indicators suggested that the fire may have originated outside the structure, though investigators emphasized that the cause remains undetermined and an active investigation is underway.

Firefighters faced several immediate challenges:

• substantial fire load inside the building
• downed or nearby high-voltage lines, creating hazardous conditions
• major forcible entry obstacles, delaying safe access for crews
• instability concerns that made entering the building dangerous

Due to the risks and intensity of the fire, the first-arriving companies adopted a defensive strategy, working from the exterior to prevent the flames from spreading. Additional resources were soon requested, and ultimately around 90 firefighters operated on scene.

Their efforts successfully protected a nearby structure that was at risk of becoming involved.

This incident also stood out for its use of specialized equipment. The LAFD deployed:

• RS3, the department’s firefighting robot, which can access high-risk areas humans cannot
• skid steers, used to remove debris and expose remaining hotspots

These tools allowed firefighters to extinguish hidden pockets of heat in areas unsafe for personnel using standard hand lines.

While one firefighter required transport to a hospital for evaluation, officials reported that the individual is expected to recover fully. No civilian injuries occurred during the Boyle Heights incident.

Granada Hills Roof Fire at School Construction Site

The third emergency occurred at 10:05 a.m., when dispatchers received reports of a fire at a construction site on the campus of John F. Kennedy High School in Granada Hills. The blaze was located on the roof of a 50-foot by 150-foot building still under construction.

School staff had already begun evacuating students from nearby buildings, following established safety protocols. As LAFD units arrived, paramedics and on-scene nurses assessed several students who experienced minor smoke inhalation; however, no one required transport to a hospital.

Firefighters discovered that the fire involved construction materials on the roof, which produced a noticeable amount of dark smoke. Fortunately, the flames were contained to the rooftop and did not extend into the building’s lower levels. Crews brought the fire under control in just 26 minutes, demonstrating effective coordination in a potentially complicated environment.