2 People Suffer Smoke Inhalation from Whittier House Fire

Two people suffering from smoke inhalation were transported to a local hospital from the scene of a house fire early Thursday morning. Mike Ullo / KNN

Whittier, Los Angeles County, CA: Two people suffering from smoke inhalation were transported to a local hospital from the scene of a house fire in the City of Whittier in Los Angeles County.

Fire and smoke were present at the home when Los Angeles County firefighters arrived on the scene. *Mike Ullo* / KNN

Los Angeles County Fire Department received calls around 1:15 a.m. Thursday, Mar. 17, of a single family dwelling with smoke and flames from the left side of the residence. Two people at the scene were in need of care for smoke inhalation and were transported to the hospital.

LACoFD quickly extinguished the flames.