LOS ANGELES (AP) — An explosion in downtown Los Angeles injured 11 firefighters Saturday, and more than 200 others rushed to the scene as the flames spread to several buildings.
The condition of the injured was not immediately known. News helicopters showed dozens of fire trucks at the scene. As firefighters aimed hoses at the long-slung building where the explosion occurred, others could be seen standing next to gurneys that had been readied for the injured.
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An explosion in downtown Los Angeles injured multiple firefighters.
The condition of the injured was not immediately known, as firefighters aimed hoses at the building in the city's Toy District. https://t.co/5HRFLdqtu0 pic.twitter.com/BE25FYNtEM
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Firefighters were initially called to East Boyd Street around 6:30 p.m. for a report of a fire at a one-story commercial building. Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Nicholas Prange said the firefighters entered the building, and there was nothing unusual until the explosion occurred.
The department issued a “mayday” call and characterized the incident as a “major emergency.” By about 7:15 p.m. the fire appeared largely under control.
It was not immediately known what type of business was in the building or what caused the explosion.
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