By Associated Press - Tuesday, January 2, 2018

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Fire officials say a 74-year-old man died after flames swept through an apartment unit for seniors at a Los Angeles high-rise.

City fire spokeswoman Margaret Stewart says the blaze late Monday was contained to the victim’s apartment on the third floor of the 16-story building in the Koreatown area. He died at the scene.

No other injuries are reported.

People were interested in these podcasts

Several residents were evacuated.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Copyright © 2026 The Washington Times, LLC.

Please read our comment policy before commenting.