Los Angeles, CA – Fire crews from the Los Angeles Fire Department responded early Friday to a large commercial fire in Boyle Heights, one of three major incidents across the city during a busy morning for firefighters.
According to LAFD Public Information Officer Erik Scott, firefighters arrived to find heavy flames and thick smoke pouring from a commercial structure. Crews quickly began an aggressive attack using aerial ladders and hose lines to keep the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings.
Scott said the fire was fought defensively due to the size of the structure and the intensity of the flames. Specialized LAFD units, including a firefighting robot and heavy equipment operators, were deployed to assist with suppression and overhaul.
No injuries have been reported, and investigators are working to determine the cause of the blaze. Officials noted this was one of three significant fires handled by the department Friday morning, stretching resources across Los Angeles.
Residents in Boyle Heights were urged to avoid the area due to ongoing firefighting operations and lingering smoke.
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