Firefighters Battle Early Morning Hazmat Fire
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 05/23/23 3:34 A.M.
LOCATION: 13717 Desmond St
CITY: Los Angeles
DETAILS:
- Firefighters responded to a reported structure fire.
- Units arrived to find a large commercial building with heavy smoke and fire through the roof.
- Firefighters were made aware by the owner of the company there were hazards chemicals inside.
- Firefighters went into a defensive mode, hitting the fire from outside the building.
- Hazmat units are on scene from LAFD and L.A. County Hazmat teams are enroute.
- The smoke and water are considered toxic, and firefighters are starting to dam up the runoff.
- Firefighters had the fire knocked down in 55 minutes.
- No injuries have been reported