2 Major Highways Closed After Massive Fire in Los Angeles

A massive fire broke out in downtown Los Angeles, forcing the closure of two freeways.

  • A massive fire in downtown Los Angeles has closed down two highways. The fire is reportedly visible from miles away.
    A massive fire in downtown Los Angeles has closed down two highways. The fire is reportedly visible from miles away.
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  • The fire broke out at an under-construction residential apartment complex, and Los Angeles Fire Department officials have said they are not expecting any casualties.
    The fire broke out at an under-construction residential apartment complex, and Los Angeles Fire Department officials have said they are not expecting any casualties.
  • The massive fire shut down traffic in both directions of the 101 Freeway and transition lanes between the 101 and the 110 Freeway.
    The massive fire shut down traffic in both directions of the 101 Freeway and transition lanes between the 101 and the 110 Freeway.
  • Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman David Ortiz has said more than 250 firefighters were battling the massive blaze. Ortiz said the cause and extent of the fire are not yet known.
    Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman David Ortiz has said more than 250 firefighters were battling the massive blaze. Ortiz said the cause and extent of the fire are not yet known.
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  • There were no immediate reports of injuries.
    There were no immediate reports of injuries.
  • The fire has also prompted a number of people to make social media posts of picture of the Los Angeles skyline lit up by the fire.
    The fire has also prompted a number of people to make social media posts of picture of the Los Angeles skyline lit up by the fire.
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