Historic Los Angeles Church Engulfed In Flames

A historic church in South Los Angeles was engulfed in flames early Monday morning in a suspected arson fire that also damaged nearby vehicles and forced neighbors to evacuate their pets.

On October 12, 2026, at approximately 3:31 a.m., Los Angeles Fire Department crews responded to a reported structure fire at 2612 South Paloma Street in the Historic South Central neighborhood.

Firefighters arrived to find the historic church heavily involved in flames, prompting efforts to battle the blaze and protect surrounding properties.

The church is believed to have been constructed between 1902 and 1904, making the building more than 120 years old.

According to preliminary information, the property had previously experienced a fire, and arson is suspected in the latest incident. However, the cause has not been officially confirmed.

The flames also damaged neighboring vehicles, while nearby residents were forced to evacuate their pets as firefighters worked to contain the blaze.

The Los Angeles Fire Department and Los Angeles Police Department responded to the incident.

No information regarding injuries or the full extent of the damage was immediately available.

The circumstances surrounding the fire remain under investigation.

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