The Region - News from July 27, 1987

The field office of Los Angeles City Councilman Gilbert Lindsay sustained water damage after a fire in another part of the building was extinguished, officials said. About 10 Los Angeles City Fire Department engine companies responded to the blaze at 4266 S. Central Ave., Fire Department spokesman Jim Williamson said, and took about 35 minutes to extinguish the flames in an upstairs apartment and attic. Lindsay’s office was located on the first floor, directly below, and suffered no fire damage. Damage to the building’s structure and contents was estimated at $95,000. The cause of the fire was under investigation.