At least 100 people, all residents of the building, were affected by a fire at an apartment complex in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday morning, authorities said.
In an alert just before 12:30 p.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department said firefighters discovered several transformers burning in a yard at the building, located in the 500 block of South San Julian Street near the LA Rescue Mission, after being called there. They allowed the high-voltage electrical equipment to burn down and kept the house’s windows closed to prevent smoke infiltration.
Power was expected to be restored by 9 a.m., authorities said
No injuries were reported and authorities have not released details on the extent of damage caused by the fire.
LAFD said all pedestrians in the area were told to stay away and kept a safe distance from the building.
No other details have been released by authorities.
KCAL News Staff
