Footage from AIR7 HD showed some flames continuing to burn as smoke filled the sky. More than two hours after the fire was first reported, firefighters continued to work to prevent flames from spreading outside the perimeter of the commercial area.īy 7:45 a.m., the fire was deemed to be "under control," but not knock down. It was unclear if the house was occupied at the time.Ĭrews from the Los Angeles County Fire and Downey Fire departments also responded to the scene. Fire crews surrounded the area as flames ripped through rows of school and charter-style buses parked in a lot next door - several of which appeared to be a total loss.įlames were also threatening what appeared to be a nearby home. Multiple structures were reduced to rubble, at least a dozen buses were scorched, several transformers reportedly exploded and power lines were downed as the fire continued to rage.Ī massive column of smoke could be seen from several miles away, including in downtown Los Angeles.ĪIR7 HD was over the scene as daylight illuminated the widespread damage. The fire began in the pallet yard and spread to a nearby bus yard, according to officials. Officials said the commercial complex included a pallet yard, transportation business and family owned mattress company. (KABC) - A massive fire in an industrial area of Compton spread through several businesses and engulfed multiple structures and buses in flames, sending a thick plume of smoke into the sky Friday morning.Ĭompton Fire crews responded to the scene near Santa Fe and Banning avenues just after 4:30 a.m., officials said. ![]() ![]() A massive fire in an industrial area of Compton engulfed several businesses and buses, sending a thick plume of smoke into the sky Friday morning.ĬOMPTON, Calif.
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