Mission Hills: Fireworks Ignite Backyard Fire

07.04.2020 | 9:20 PM | LOS ANGELES – The backyard of a home and several vehicles were destroyed by a fire reportedly caused by fireworks, Saturday night.

Authorities responded to reports of a structure fire burning in the 14600 block of West Brand Boulevard, near Arleta Avenue, in the Mission Hills area around 9:20 PM.

Units arriving on scene located a large fire spreading throughout the backyard of a home.

Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze but flames had already caused substantial damage and the destruction of several vehicles.

A homeowner who was working to stop the spread of the fire using a garden hose said the flames were sparked by fireworks.

No injuries were reported.

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