(August 24, 2008) -- A Sunday afternoon house fire in the Park Estates area (west of CSULB, between Bellflower Blvd. and Clark Ave., north of PCH) produced thick smoke visible in much of the CSULB/Los Altos area and triggered a multi-alarm response to battle the blaze.

Photo credit: Daryl Supernaw

We were on scene shortly after the fire broke out at a home in the 5500 block of El Jardin St. at about 1:00 p.m. today (Aug. 24).

Photo credit: Daryl Supernaw

The smoke was so thick that it was at times difficult to get a clear image in the viewfinder. What you're seeing on this page is what we saw and firefighters encountered.

Photo credit: Daryl Supernaw

Firefighters used breathing apparatuses and extensive laddering to get at the fire.

Photo credit: Daryl Supernaw

Photo credit: Daryl Supernaw

Photo credit: Daryl Supernaw

This vehicle was backed out of the carport and from a distance appeared to escape relatively unharmed, thanks to the Engineer from Engine 17.

Photo credit: Daryl Supernaw

Multiple engine companies and truck companies responded, including a rescue unit and Battalion Chief, in addition to multiple LBPD units and two CSULB black and whites.

Photo credit: Daryl Supernaw

Official details are sketchy; further information from LBFD's PIO is pending.

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