Major Fire in Downtown Los Angeles Consumes Two Buildings

    June 20, 2025
    A major alarm fire in downtown Los Angeles damaged two buildings, housing multiple businesses.

    A major alarm fire in downtown Los Angeles Thursday damaged two buildings. 

    The fire was reported about 1 p.m. on East Winston Street and firefighters began fire attack with an offensive posture, according to KABC.

    Firefighters encountered heavy fire conditions and as they worsened, they were pulled out for a defensive attack.

    "As firefighters made their way into the building, they encountered heavy storage conditions which hindered their ability to reach the seat of the fire towards the back of the building," the department said in a statement. "Crews battled for over forty minutes, but the blaze extended into the adjoining structure and the intensity grew."

    Fire officials told the television station that the two buildings, which housed multiple businesses, was "consumed."

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