Vacant Larchmont Home Gutted by Fire Before LAFD Extinguishes Flames

No injuries reported as over 100 firefighters battle blaze for over an hour

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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A vacant single-story home in the Larchmont neighborhood of Los Angeles was gutted by a fire on Sunday afternoon before firefighters from the Los Angeles Fire Department were able to fully extinguish the blaze. The fire was reported around 2:20 p.m. at a house in the 500 block of N. St. Andrews Place, and over 100 firefighters worked for just over an hour to control the flames. No victims were found inside the structure, and no injuries were reported.

Why it matters

Vacant home fires can pose significant risks to public safety, as they may attract criminal activity and are more likely to spread to neighboring structures. The Larchmont neighborhood has seen an increase in property crimes in recent years, making this incident concerning for local residents.

The details

Firefighters responded to the scene and battled the blaze for over an hour before fully extinguishing the flames. Search dogs were requested to conduct a more thorough search of the property out of an abundance of caution, and arson units were called in to assist with the investigation into the cause of the fire, which remains under investigation.

  • The fire was reported around 2:20 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2026.

The players

Los Angeles Fire Department

The city's fire department that responded to and battled the blaze.

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What’s next

Arson investigators will continue to examine the scene and determine the cause of the fire.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of vacant properties and the need for increased vigilance and fire safety measures in neighborhoods like Larchmont that have seen rising property crime rates.