26 homes remain evacuated following fireworks explosion in Pacoima. Jonathan Gonzalez reports for the NBC4 News at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Dozens of families in Pacoima were displaced from their homes following an explosion at a residence Thursday.
Fire investigators were combing through the rubble after an explosion at a Pacoima home left a man critically injured and at least three dogs stuck on the property.
Fire crews responded to the home, located on the 13000 block of Remington Street at around 9 a.m.
Authorities believe the blast may have been caused by fireworks.
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"I’m surprised anybody survived that incident," said LAPD Lieutenant Al Orozco. "As of now, we have our bomb squad and our LAFD personnel assessing the house to ensure that they can continue their investigation before going in. The reports were that there were remnants of fireworks inside the house.”
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, three large dogs were left on the partially collapsed property.
The dogs are alive, but one of them is unable to get out on its own, LAFD said.
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Fire officials said that at least 75% of the structure had collapsed. LAFD described the property as two single-family dwellings with an ADU in the back.
"A blast like I never heard before. I wasn’t sure if it was something on the freeway or not," said Luis Medrano, who lives nearby. "I hope authorities take this seriously because it put a lot of us in jeopardy."
A 24-year-old man was taken to a local hospital with serious burns and multiple fractures. He is currently in critical condition.
The man was reported to have been inside the home at the time of the explosion.
Police say the man could face criminal charges as they continue to investigate the blast.
