Crime & Safety

Attic Fire Breaks Out In Cerritos

Smoke and flames were visible through the home's roof when the first units arrived, a dispatcher said.

CERRITOS, CA – An attic fire was reported in a two-story Cerritos home about 7 p.m. in the 13000 block of Brazil Avenue Thursday, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Firefighters knocked down the non-injury fire – knockdown was called about 7:30 p.m. Smoke and flames were visible through the home's roof when the first units arrived, a dispatcher said.

City News Service and Patch staffer Emily Holland contributed to this report; Image via Shutterstock

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