Crime & Safety

Firefighters Battle Smoky Auto Fire Inside Hollywood Building

Firefighters in L.A. put out a smoky fire at a six-story building under construction Sunday that stemmed from a vehicle.

HOLLYWOOD, CA — Firefighters in Hollywood put out a fire at a six-story building Sunday morning that originated from a vehicle on the first floor, the Los Angeles Fire Department said.

Firefighters dispatched at 10:20 a.m. to 1460 N. Cahuenga Blvd. had the fire out at 10:40 a.m., according to Margaret Stewart of the LAFD. Smoke was billowing from the first floor of the building as firefighters worked to quell the flames.

"While the units assigned reached a Major Emergency Status (100 firefighters), it was handled prior to the arrival of additional resources," Stewart said. "There are no injuries. Crews on scene will use blowers to ventilate the building and most resources will be released."

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