Investigators said lithium batteries found near a melted trash bin may have caused the fire. A 15-year-old dog was able to escape after his owner went back into the flaming building to try and save him.
Editors Note: An earlier version of the story reported that a dog was killed in this fire. The dog was able to escape the fire safely. LOS ANGELES — A family and their dog were able to escape a fire that heavily damaged a Koreatown home early Friday morning. Investigators say improperly disposed lithium batteries may be to blame for the fire.The fire broke out at the home in the 900 block of S. Kenmore Avenue just before 10 a.m.
"We don't recommend people go back in burning structures once they are out" said Los Angeles Fire Department Capt. Adam VanGerpen.Hwang wasn't able to find Marty McFly, but VanGerpen told FOX 11 that the dog was able to get out of the home safely, uninjured. Hwang, however, was treated for smoke inhalation. One firefighter also suffered a cut to her hand.
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