Firefighters battled a blaze that engulfed a row of commercial buildings on East 1st Street yesterday. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) reported heavy smoke billowing from one unit, with additional structures at risk. According to the LAFD's alert, the inferno prompted the dispatch of over 60 firefighters to the scene, along with an urgent request to halt the nearby Goldline train service due to its proximity to the flaming ordeal.
Described as a pre-1933 commercial building measuring roughly 40' x 60', the ignited structure presented a formidable challenge. Firefighters requested two additional task forces to reinforce their numbers. As LAFD's knockdown report states, the firefighting team managed to extinguish the flames in approximately 45 minutes.
After the fire was subdued, the LAFD announced that no injuries had been reported among the many who responded to the crisis. However, the stability of the charred structure remains a concern. Officials from LA Building and Safety were called in to inspect the building's integrity to determine if it remained safe to occupy and resume business activities.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
