Long Beach firefighters responded to the structure fire in the 2000 block of W. Wardlow Road at about midnight Monday, where about 100 storage units were damaged or destroyed.
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Fire crews were cautious over the structure possibly collapsing as large, stubborn flames ripped through the facility and caused cracks in the ceiling.
Firefighters had to take a defensive stance and were able to contain the blaze to the building.
One firefighter was transported to nearby hospital for a shoulder injury and was later released.
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As of 5 a.m., fire crews were continuing to put out hot spots and start the clean-up process, which was expected to take several hours.
The cause of the fire was under investigation.
Meantime, Wardlow Road was expected to be closed in both directions until the afternoon.