Crews Battle Raging Fire in Housing Complex Under Construction in East L.A.

Los Angeles County fire in housing complex

Los Angeles County (CA) Fire Department firefighters responded to an overnight structure fire in a housing complex under construction.

According to the department’s Twitter feed, 150 firefighters responded to the fire in a five-story structure at Rowan Ave. and 1st St. in East Los Angeles, California.

According to CBS Los Angeles, no firefighters were reported injured despite a scaffolding collapse on scene. The housing complex was supposed to house low-income veterans and construction was drawing to a close. The fire is under investigation.

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