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Second-Alarm Blaze Engulfs Inglewood Commercial Building, Forcing Defensive Fight

Investigators have not yet determined whether anyone was inside or what sparked the fire.

Overview

  • The fire was reported just before 10:30 a.m. on the 4300 block of West Century Boulevard in Inglewood.
  • Los Angeles County Fire Department escalated to a second alarm shortly after 11 a.m. and shifted to defensive operations to protect surrounding structures.
  • A mayday was declared for a firefighter who was rescued and evaluated, and at least one person was transported to a hospital with their condition unconfirmed.
  • Officials reported hearing an explosion during the response, and crews worked to prevent spread to a nearby CVS and adjacent homes.
  • No civilian injuries were immediately reported, the building’s occupancy status remains unclear, and the cause is under investigation.