Early Wednesday morning, a strip mall in Garden Grove was engulfed in flames, drawing a massive response from local firefighters. The fire, which raged in the 13200 block of Brookhurst Street, saw approximately 75 firefighters from the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) working diligently to extinguish the blaze, according to KTLA.
We are currently on scene of a 3-alarm fire in a strip mall in the 13200 block of Brookhurst Street in the city of Garden Grove. Approximately 75 firefighters are engaged in the firefight. pic.twitter.com/y1XSsXUSLt
— OCFA PIO (@OCFireAuthority) November 6, 2024
The OCFA turned to social media to update the public, stating that the fire had escalated to a three-alarm inferno as of about 3:30 a.m. Firefighting teams adopted a defensive strategy, battling the flames from outside the structure to protect nearby buildings and ensure the safety of the firefighters. Despite the potential dangers, no injuries have been reported, and, the cause of the fire remains under investigation, as mentioned in a post from the OCFA's official social media.
