Public Safety
Large commercial fire burns through roof in Chinatown
Los Angeles firefighters shifted to defensive operations Thursday evening after flames spread into a one-story commercial building on North Main Street.
The fire was reported at 6:59 p.m. at 1009 North Main Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. First-arriving crews found heavy fire showing through the roof.
Location: 1009 North Main Street
Alarm time: 6:59 p.m.
Response: Defensive firefighting operations
Fire spread from outside into building
LAFD said an outside fire extended into the commercial structure. Additional companies were requested, and the incident commander later moved all crews into defensive mode.
NBC Los Angeles reported that police expected severe traffic impacts in the Chinatown area and urged drivers to use caution. The cause remained undetermined as the response continued.
Sources: Los Angeles Fire Department alerts → · NBC Los Angeles →