A vicious industrial fire in South Gate on Sunday prompted a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents.
“The fire was first reported around 2 p.m., with units arriving in the 18000 block of Industrial Avenue to find a one-story building fully engulfed in flames,” KTLA reports.
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“Heavy smoke prompted crews to take a defensive approach to the blaze. The incident was ultimately upgraded to a three-alarm fire response,” it continued.
Watch below:
Firefighters are battling a large industrial fire in South Gate, as thick black smoke and flames rise into the air. AIR7 video shows crews attacking the blaze from the roof and from ladders as they work to gain control of the second-alarm fire.
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KTLA shared further:
Officials with the South Gate Police Department issued a shelter-in-place order for residents and businesses around Garfield Avenue and Imperial Highway.
“Bring all people and pets indoors. Remain indoors with
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