99 Cents Only store in Hawthorne erupts in flames

HAWTHORNE, Calif. (KABC) -- A three-alarm fire broke out at the 99 Cents Only store in Hawthorne Friday.

The blaze erupted at 11811 S. Hawthorne Blvd. at 3:34 p.m., and flames were seen shooting through the roof.

Nearby businesses were evacuated as the fire continued to rage.

Crews were still pouring water on the building as of 6 p.m., but open flames were no longer visible.

No injuries were reported.

City News Service contributed to this report.