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February 19, 2026 / 8:15 AM PST / CBS LA
A fire broke out at a Pacoima home during a burglary suspect barricade on Thursday morning.
The hours-long barricade began around 2:40 a.m. when police received a call about a burglary at a home in the 13200 block of Piney Street.
Aerial footage showed SWAT teams trying to enter the home from the side when flames ignited. Thick black smoke quickly started coming out of the windows. It is unclear how the fire started.
Members from SWAT also used a robot to try and gain access to the home. Shortly before 8 a.m., authorities entered the home and took the suspect into custody.
The LAPD said the homeowners were inside the home at the time of the burglary but were able to get out safely. Police believe the suspect allegedly entered another home as well.
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