An early-morning fire damaged a home after breaking out around 3:30 a.m. at an abandoned property in Studio City. Mayor Karen Bass visited the site and coordinated with Building and Safety to install a temporary fence, as residents said the property had drawn safety complaints for years. The incident also triggered a public dispute between Bass’s office and Councilmember Nithya Raman over notification.
WHO:Mayor Karen Bass; Councilmember Nithya Raman; local residents; Department of Building and Safety
WHAT:Fire at an abandoned property in Studio City; temporary fencing installed; dispute over who was notified
WHEN:Aug 28, 2026
WHERE:Studio City, Los Angeles, CA
WHY:The cause of the fire hasn't been reported yet.
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