Man Dies in Apartment Fire Near USC Campus

A fire broke out at the Heritage Student Housing apartment complex near the University of Southern California campus, resulting in the death of a man in his 50s. The blaze occurred on the second floor and was contained by nearly 50 firefighters within 19 minutes. The victim was found dead at the scene, and the building houses both students and non-students. Residents were briefly evacuated but most were allowed to return to their units, except for those in three affected apartments. Concerns were raised about the lack of a sprinkler system in the building, which firefighters indicated contributed to the fire's severity and difficulty in control. An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.