Firefighters Respond To Blaze In Santa Monica

SANTA MONICA, CA — Firefighters were responding to a fire early Friday near City Hall and the police department in Santa Monica, officials said.

The blaze was reported about 7:06 a.m. in the 300 block of Olympic Drive, near 4th Street, according to the Santa Monica Fire Department. The fire was cleared and knocked down about 7:44 a.m.

"Avoid the area, possible delays, hazards," officials said.

It's unclear what caused the fire.

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