UPDATED: Large fire in Los Angeles shuts freeways
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A massive fire at a construction site in downtown Los Angeles closed down portions of the 110 and 101 freeways early Monday, and plumes of smoke could be seen for miles.
Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman David Ortiz said more than 250 firefighters were battling the blaze. Crews stood on the 110 Freeway to douse the flames.
The fire was burning wood framing at a planned seven-story apartment complex, LAFD officials said.
Lauren Raab, Shelby Grab, Los Angeles Times:
More than 250 firefighters are battling the blaze at an apartment tower under construction 909 W. Temple St., Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman David Ortiz said.
The LAFD said two other buildings along Figueroa Street were also damaged by the fire. A building at 331 N. Figueroa St. suffered “external damage from radiant heat” while fire damaged several floors of an office tower at 221 N. Figueroa St.
“It’s huge,” he said.
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