Flames tore through a mega-mansion–worth nearly $18M–currently under construction at 351 Delfern Drive in Beverly Crest Tuesday afternoon, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky as dozens of firefighters swarmed the scene.
At the height of the blaze, 150 personnel were working the scene, LAFD said.
Flames tore through a mega-mansion Tuesday afternoon, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky as dozens of firefighters swarmed the scene
Firefighters and trucks respond to a Beverly Crest fire, with smoke visible through the trees. London Entertainment
A firefighter in yellow gear walks near a house with hoses on the ground, surrounded by smoke from a Beverly Crest fire. London EntertainmentThe Los Angeles Fire Department rushed to the sprawling property in the 300 block of Delfern Drive just before 2 p.m., battling a stubborn blaze that tore through the home’s upper levels according to KTLA.
Aerial footage showed flames punching through the roof while smoke poured out in heavy waves. At one point, part of a chimney reportedly gave way, adding to the chaos.
A firefighter in yellow gear walking away from a fire truck with hoses on the wet asphalt. London Entertainment
Firefighters battle a blaze at a mansion in Beverly Hills, California. London Entertainment
Firefighters battling a blaze at a mansion in Beverly Hills. London Entertainment
A man in a face mask carries a large, dark, decorative object past another man holding a framed picture, in front of a white building with black shutters and small trees. London Entertainment
Fire truck with a yellow hose extended on a road in Beverly Hills, California. London EntertainmentOfficials confirmed no injuries, and all workers and occupants were accounted for.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
