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Spencer Pratt's father hosed down house fire in Pacific Palisades before crews arrived
By Bill Feather, Danielle Smith and Dennis Broad at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 12, 2026
· 3 min read
William Pratt, the father of former reality TV personality-turned mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, attempted to extinguish a fire at a home under construction in the Pacific Palisades on Friday afternoon, he confirmed to NBC Los Angeles .
Heavy fire was reported at the two-story, single-family ...
Key takeaway Heavy fire was reported at the two-story, single-family home on Northfield Street between El Medio Avenue and North Almar Street just before 4 p.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The quick actions of William Pratt, father of Spencer Pratt, to hose down the house fire in Pacific Palisades before crews arrived, underscores the community's proactive approach to fire safety. This incident is particularly notable given the Pratt family's personal experience with the devastating 2025 Palisades Fire, which destroyed their home and prompted Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign. The fact that William Pratt, who has firsthand knowledge of the trauma caused by wildfires, took immediate action to try to extinguish the flames, highlights the lasting impact of such events on local residents. Furthermore, the response of both William Pratt and a neighbor, who was also spraying water on the fire, demonstrates the importance of community vigilance in preventing the spread of fires in high-risk areas like the Palisades. The Los Angeles Fire Department's swift response and effective containment of the blaze also underscores the city's capabilities in handling such emergencies.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? William Pratt, the father of former reality TV personality-turned mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, attempted to extinguish a fire at a home under construction in the Pacific Palisades on Friday afternoon, he confirmed to NBC Los Angeles.
Heavy fire was reported at the two-story, single-family ...
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