LOS ANGELES, February 27, 2024 — A fire at a 7-Eleven convenience store in Los Angeles’ Carthay neighborhood left one person dead Tuesday evening, authorities said. It’s a stark reminder that even everyday locations can become scenes of tragedy, and the investigation is just beginning.
Fire Claims Life at Fairfax Avenue Store
A person was found deceased after firefighters extinguished a blaze at a single-story convenience store.
- Firefighters responded to reports of a fire in an alley adjacent to a 7-Eleven at approximately 5:50 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
- One unidentified victim was discovered in the alley after the fire was contained.
- The Los Angeles Police Department and LAFD Arson crews are investigating the cause of the fire.
- Details regarding the victim and the extent of any injuries remain limited at this time.
Fire crews were dispatched shortly before 5:50 p.m. to the 1000 block of South Fairfax Avenue, located one block south of the intersection of Olympic and San Vicente boulevards, according to Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Lyndsey Lantz. The fire originated in an alleyway and quickly spread to expose the 7-Eleven store.
Following the successful “knockdown” of the fire—meaning it was largely extinguished—an unidentified victim was found dead in the alley. Lantz stated that details surrounding the victim and any potential injuries sustained are currently limited.
Q: What is the current status of the investigation? A: The Los Angeles Police Department and the LAFD Arson unit are actively investigating the incident to determine the cause of the fire and the circumstances surrounding the victim’s death.
Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department and crews from the LAFD Arson unit were dispatched to the location to assist with the ongoing investigation.
This is a developing story.
