Detectives sent to suspicious fire in the Whittier area; one person treated for smoke inhalation

WHITTIER — Firefighters treated one person for smoke inhalation following a smoky and suspicious fire in a Whittier-area home on Saturday, authorities said.

Firefighters were called at about 5:45 p.m. to 9821 Hawkstone Ave., the Los Angeles County Fire Department said.

The first arriving engine reported heavy smoke and fire showing from the garage of a two-story home, LACo Fire said.

The fire was reported out about 5:50 p.m. and paramedics were tending to one smoke inhalation patient, officials said.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Norwalk station said firefighters believed the fire was suspicious and requested that arson detectives investigate it.

Suspicious House Fire in unincorporated Whittier. Residents evacuated their home when a fire erupted in the garage. Deputies quickly contained the area and ensured the safety of neighboring residents. Sheriff’s Arson/ Explosives Detail to conduct an investigation.

— LASD Norwalk Station (@NorwalkLASD) July 15, 2018