US: Emergency crews responding to fire under I-10 freeway in Los Angeles Nov. 11

Emergency response and road closures are ongoing due to a fire under the I-10 freeway in Los Angeles, California, Nov. 11. The fire broke out at a pallet yard on 14th St before spreading to a second yard under the I-10 bridge near the Alameda and 14th St intersection. Though the fire has largely been contained, the I-10 freeway remains closed in both directions to allow damage assessments to be carried out. A high-tension electricity line has been damaged and power outages are possible in the coming hours as teams assess the extent of the damage and carry out repairs.

Lingering transport and business disruptions are likely in the surrounding area; public transport services operating in the area may be canceled or diverted. The emergency response and related disruptions are likely to continue over the coming hours.