Penrose Incident - Major Emergency Fire; INC#1522; 10:12PM; 11200 W Penrose St; 165 LAFD Firefighters responding by ground and air, assisted by units from neighboring Burbank and Glendale FD's, took just two-and-one-half-hours of well-coordinated defensive operations against wind-driven fire, to extinguish nearly two acres of flaming vegetation, and a pair of large (total 50' x 425') adjoining metal-clad one story businesses (an automotive repair and salvage facility, and a neighboring cabinet firm) abutting the northbound Golden State (I-5) Freeway, each of which was heavily damaged. No injuries were reported. All freeway lanes are now open. LAFD personnel will remain on scene through the night to extinguish smoldering debris and assist the active fire cause investigation.; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau;
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