Flames Burn Through Floors Of Silver Lake Home

SILVER LAKE, CA -- Flames tore through the first floor of a hillside Silver Lake home Sunday, authorities said. The fire was reported at 1:28 a.m. on the 1900 block of North Redesdale Avenue, Los Angeles Fire Department spokeswoman Margaret Stewart said.

The 31 firefighters took a defensive stance after the fire burned through the first floor of the three-story home, Stewart said. At least one nearby structure was protected from damage.

The flames were out at 1:58 a.m., she said.

A woman who owned the home got out of the burning structure and was evaluated by paramedics but she declined further care, Stewart said. No other injuries were reported.

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