The Iliad Bookshop has been a fixture in North Hollywood for 35 years, the fire is currently under investigation by LAFD arson investigators
As the heat wave continues officials urge residents to pre-cool their homes during daylight hours to conserve afternoon/evening energy use
Kristin Crowley, a 22-year veteran of the LA City Fire Department was sworn in as the city's 19th fire chief
Chief Crowley will lead a collective of 3,246 uniformed fire personnel and 353 professional support personnel