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The massive explosion in downtown Los Angeles as videoed by an observer. (Image: screenshot/Twitter)
"Massive Explosion in Downtown LA" Leaves Buildings Afire: Developing
"Major smoke screen, ash is raining for blocks."
May 16, 2020
This is a developing story.. Check back for updates...
An explosion in Los Angeles has led to ten buildings being set on fire, according to local media.
At least ten firefighters have reportedly been injured.
\u201cMassive explosion in DTLA. 10 firefighters possibly injured. A witness shot this video and said debris was raining from the sky @NBCLA\u201d— Darsha Philips (@Darsha Philips) 1589681468
"Major smoke screen, ash is raining for blocks," tweeted BuzzFeed reporter Sean Miura.
\u201cMajor fire in Little Tokyo/downtown Los Angeles at San Pedro and Third. Dangerously close to Skid Row residents, senior and low income housing. Major smoke screen, ash is raining for blocks.\u201d— sean miura (@sean miura) 1589679791
The cause of the fire was unknown at press time, but reports indicated that at least ten buildings were on fire.
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This is a developing story.. Check back for updates...
An explosion in Los Angeles has led to ten buildings being set on fire, according to local media.
At least ten firefighters have reportedly been injured.
\u201cMassive explosion in DTLA. 10 firefighters possibly injured. A witness shot this video and said debris was raining from the sky @NBCLA\u201d— Darsha Philips (@Darsha Philips) 1589681468
"Major smoke screen, ash is raining for blocks," tweeted BuzzFeed reporter Sean Miura.
\u201cMajor fire in Little Tokyo/downtown Los Angeles at San Pedro and Third. Dangerously close to Skid Row residents, senior and low income housing. Major smoke screen, ash is raining for blocks.\u201d— sean miura (@sean miura) 1589679791
The cause of the fire was unknown at press time, but reports indicated that at least ten buildings were on fire.
This is a developing story.. Check back for updates...
An explosion in Los Angeles has led to ten buildings being set on fire, according to local media.
At least ten firefighters have reportedly been injured.
\u201cMassive explosion in DTLA. 10 firefighters possibly injured. A witness shot this video and said debris was raining from the sky @NBCLA\u201d— Darsha Philips (@Darsha Philips) 1589681468
"Major smoke screen, ash is raining for blocks," tweeted BuzzFeed reporter Sean Miura.
\u201cMajor fire in Little Tokyo/downtown Los Angeles at San Pedro and Third. Dangerously close to Skid Row residents, senior and low income housing. Major smoke screen, ash is raining for blocks.\u201d— sean miura (@sean miura) 1589679791
The cause of the fire was unknown at press time, but reports indicated that at least ten buildings were on fire.
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