Overnight Fire Destroys Multiple South LA Businesses

South LA Business Fire

• 🌃 An intense overnight fire destroyed multiple businesses in the Harvard Park neighborhood of South Los Angeles.
• 🚒 Approximately 120 LA firefighters responded to the major structure fire just before 2:30 AM.
• ⏱️ It took crews about 40 minutes to knock down the blaze, with firefighters using a power saw to enter closed businesses.

Businesses Affected

• 🏢 Four businesses along Slawson were damaged: a carpentry shop (Pete's Cabinets), a flower shop, an upholstery business, and a wood shop.
• 🪵 The fire reportedly started in the back of the wood shop, with lumber storage outside fueling the flames.
• ⚠️ Fire officials suspect accelerants may have been present in the back of the wood shop and upholstery business, contributing to the fire's intensity.

Investigation and Aftermath

• 🔍 Arson investigators are on the scene to determine the cause of the fire.
• ⚡ Fire officials confirmed that despite sparks flying near power lines, there were no power issues or compromised lines.
• ✅ Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the fire.