Interstate 10 Closure: Fire Damage Forces Indefinite Shutdown, Causes Traffic Chaos in Los Angeles

Governor Declares State of Emergency, Urges Commuters to Use Public Transport or Work from Home

A massive fire severely damaged a section of Interstate 10 in downtown Los Angeles, forcing its indefinite closure and causing significant traffic disruptions.
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency to expedite repair work and resources to handle the situation.
An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway, and hazardous materials need to be cleared before a detailed structural analysis of the damaged freeway can commence.
Commuters are being urged to work from home, take public transportation, or use alternate routes to help ease traffic flow.
The fire started in two storage lots beneath the highway, burning parked cars, wooden pallets, and support poles for high-tension power lines.