Firefighters battle large fire in commercial building in Glassell Park

Monday, September 17, 2018
GLASSELL PARK, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Firefighters battled a large fire in a party supply store in Glassell Park Monday afternoon, where clouds of black smoke could be seen for miles.

The fire broke out around 5:20 p.m. in the 3500 block of North San Fernando Road. Authorities said the blaze started on the first floor of the two-story, L-shaped building.
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It quickly spread to the second floor and through the roof, sending dark pillars of thick smoke into the air.

Officials said electrical wires were downed by the fire, which caused a hazard to crews and a nearby business.

When the blaze started, people were inside shopping but authorities said no one was injured.
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Firefighters remained at the scene overnight to put out any hot spots and keep an eye on nearby businesses.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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