South LA Warehouse Fire Flares Up as Crews Continue Work

The fire broke out around 1 a.m. Sunday at a warehouse on the 5000 block of Alameda Street, near East 55th Street. The building, which houses a hardwood flooring supply business, was engulfed in flames, and the fire spread to nearby structures.

More than 150 firefighters responded. Crews worked for several hours to put out the fire, but it flared up again overnight into Tuesday. Firefighters returned with several engines and continued spraying water as heavy smoke rose from the warehouse. Power lines directly above the building were seen sparking.

Fire officials said Monday that the fire could burn for a couple of days. They planned to use heavy machinery to tear down walls and lessen the smoke. The city's water and power utility said 270 customers in the area were affected, with no restoration time specified.