A large fire burning in a Westlake building Thursday forced people to evacuate.
The fire in a building in the 2800 W 7th St. was reported just before 5:30 p.m., producing thick, black smoke that could be seen for miles. More than 100 firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze in 53 minutes, the LAFD said.
The fire happened during what the LAFD said was a Los Angeles Police Department “operation” at the building. The department had evacuated the building prior to the operation.
A 45-year-old man sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was in LAPD custody, the LAFD said, adding that his involvement with the fire wasn’t clear.
The building housed business in the first floor, as well as what the LAFD said were about eight homes in the second floor.
Source: NBC Los Angeles
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