From City News Service
UPDATED, 3:03 p.m.: A fire that burned through the roof of an apartment building in Pasadena today destroyed several units and caused nearly $2 million in damage, but no one was hurt.
The blaze in the the 600 block of South Pasadena Avenue, near Huntington Memorial Hospital, broke out for unknown reasons about 11 a.m. and was extinguished in about 20 minutes, said Lisa Derderian of the Pasadena Fire Department.
Damage was estimated at $1.5 million to the structure and $300,000 to contents, Derderian said, noting that at least three units were a "total loss."
At least five people were displaced by the fire, Derderian said.
Firefighters resuscitated a Labrador retriever that suffered smoke inhalation, and animal-care workers took charge of the dog, which was "doing well," Derderian said.
PREVIOUSLY: A fire burned through the roof of an apartment building in Pasadena today, but there were no immediate reports of injuries.
The blaze was reported in the area of West California Boulevard and South Pasadena Avenue late this morning, said Lisa Derderian of the Pasadena Fire Department.
The building is near Huntington Memorial Hospital, Derderian said.
Firefighters gained the upper hand on the flames within about an hour, and remained on scene afterward dousing hot spots. The cause of the fire was under investigation.
