Massive fire tears through Compton
More than 100 firefighters, 26 fire engines from multiple agencies responded
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A huge fire visible across Los Angeles burned stacks of pallets in a commercial yard and buses parked in a neighboring lot early Friday.
The inferno erupted in Compton before dawn and created a massive column of smoke that rose high into the sky and spread widely across the metropolitan area.
Firefighters battle a fire at a commercial yard in Compton, Calif., on Feb. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
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One firefighter had a minor ankle injury but there were no civilian injuries, said Compton Fire Department Battalion Chief Jim McCombs.
The fire also involved a mattress business but it didn't appear that mattresses burned, he said.
A firefighter battles a fire at at commercial yard in Compton, Calif., on Feb. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
McCombs said the fire may have begun in an alley. The cause was under investigation but it did not appear to be suspicious, he said.
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The fire was reported around 4:45 a.m. and more than 100 firefighters and 26 fire engines from multiple agencies responded.
Firefighters battle a fire at a commercial yard in Compton, Calif. on Feb. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
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About three hours later the fire was contained but was not extinguished, McCombs said.
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AP reporter John Antczak contributed from Los Angeles.