A massive fire engulfs an apartment building that was under construction Monday, December 8, in Los Angeles.
Building burns in downtown Los Angeles —
A massive fire engulfs an apartment building that was under construction Monday, December 8, in Los Angeles.
Eric Politzer
Los Angeles County firefighters battle the blaze.
Building burns in downtown Los Angeles —
Los Angeles County firefighters battle the blaze.
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"More than two-thirds of (the building) was on fire, causing significant exposure issues for two nearby high-rise buildings," Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Ralph Terrazas said.
Building burns in downtown Los Angeles —
"More than two-thirds of (the building) was on fire, causing significant exposure issues for two nearby high-rise buildings," Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Ralph Terrazas said.
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A 911 caller reported the fire at 906 N. Fremont Ave. just before 1:30 a.m.
Building burns in downtown Los Angeles —
A 911 caller reported the fire at 906 N. Fremont Ave. just before 1:30 a.m.
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It took 250 firefighters to get the massive fire under control. No one was hurt.
Building burns in downtown Los Angeles —
It took 250 firefighters to get the massive fire under control. No one was hurt.
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The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Building burns in downtown Los Angeles —
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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The fire was directly across the street from a fire station.
Building burns in downtown Los Angeles —
The fire was directly across the street from a fire station.
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