Propane tanks explode as firefighters battle downtown LA commercial fire

More than 100 firefighters were battling a fire at a downtown LA commercial building during strong winds and hot conditions, even as propane tanks were exploding outside the building.
By ABC7.com staff
Monday, June 8, 2020
Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters battled a blaze at a commercial building in downtown LA on Monday, June 8, 2020.
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Amid red-flag weather conditions, firefighters are battling a blaze at a large commercial building in downtown Los Angeles.

The fire was reported in the fashion district Monday afternoon around 3:40 p.m.

At least 112 firefighters were assigned to fight the fire as strong winds carried a serious danger of spreading the flames. Firefighters throughout the Southland had been expecting dangerous fire conditions on Monday with hot temperatures and dry Santa Ana winds.

Adding to the danger: Fire officials reported there were propane tanks exploding outside the building.

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