Watch: LA Firefighter Battle Hazmat Fire

May 24, 2023
Los Angeles firefighters battled the commercial fire as hazardous materials crews assessed the chemicals in the building.

Firefighters battled an early-morning commercial fire Tuesday in Los Angeles' Pacoima neighborhood.

Los Angeles firefighters were called to the 13000 block of Desmond Street just after 3:30 a.m. and found fire through the roof of the one-story building.

Firefighters told OnScene TV that business the owner told crews that hazards chemicals were inside the burning building. Crews used a defensive attack.

Hazardous materials crews were called from the city and Los Angeles County.

The fire was knocked down in less than an hour.

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