Your LAFD battling a Major Emergency structure fire in Downtown Los Angeles. The fire started in a mixed one-two story commercial building and extended into the adjoining commercial building. Crews are in a defensive operation against both buildings, working to ensure the fire does not extend to any exposed structure. There are no injuries reported. Smoke will likely be seen and smelled throughout the DTLA area. Residents that are concerned about air quality are advised to remain indoors with wi

Firefighters worked through the early morning hours to extinguish a stubborn commercial building fire in Boyle Heights after receiving reports of smoke and flames at 1:15 a.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025. The blaze involved a roughly 100' x 100' metal-clad structure filled with a large volume of contents, which fueled rapid fire growth. Due to concerns about structural integrity, Incident Command kept all crews in a defensive posture, attacking the flames from the exterior using ladder pipes, w

Your #LAFD this month: Firefighters faced intense flames through the roof of a vacant industrial building in downtown LA. Despite the intense fire, our well-coordinated team of 110 LAFD personnel contained the blaze in just 61 minutes. LAFD’s heavy equipment, including the RS3 Robotic Firefighting Vehicle, played a crucial role in the final extinguishment and hazard reduction. No injuries were reported, and nearby structures were protected. The cause is still under investigation. | Los Angeles F