Overview
- Firefighters battled a major blaze that broke out in a roughly 75-by-75-foot commercial building on Industrial Avenue in South Gate and produced a massive plume of black smoke.
- The Los Angeles County Fire Department elevated the incident to a Second Alarm, deploying additional units and aerial ladder operations to attack the flames from above.
- Aerial footage showed large flames consuming what appeared to be salvaged automotive parts at the site identified as SSSJJ Auto Service.
- Authorities have not confirmed any injuries or the extent of damage to adjacent businesses and dozens of nearby homes, and the cause remains under investigation.
- Salvage yards often store fuels, oils and tires that can make fires burn hotter and spread faster, so officials say follow local alerts for evacuations or road closures as crews complete damage and safety assessments.