Upon arrival, smoke was issuing from all three floors of the building. Upon investigation, fire units found fire in a 3rd floor medical suite. The building was evacuated and the fire was contained in approximately 40 minutes. Windows on the 2nd and 3rd floors were broken to evacuate the smoke. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians.
Preliminary investigation suggests an electrical problem, possibly related to a portable heater.
Concurrently, Monterey Park Fire Engine 63 responded to a fire call on Monterey Pass Road. Information is not yet available regarding this incident.