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A large fire broke out in LA’s Chinatown Thursday night at around 7 p.m., spreading from an outdoor area into a one-story commercial building along North Main Street. Firefighters responded quickly but warned of potential severe traffic disruptions. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire was still unknown as of the time of reporting.
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Story summary
A major fire erupted in LA’s Chinatown on Thursday night, spreading from an initial outdoor blaze into a one-story commercial building along North Main Street around 7 p.m. Firefighters responded urgently to the scene just north of downtown Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Police Department warned that severe traffic disruptions were likely due to the incident. No injuries or the cause of the fire had been confirmed by officials at the time of reporting.
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Firefighters were battling a blaze that spread into a commercial building in LA’s Chinatown Thursday night, sending crews rushing to the scene just north of downtown.
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The fire broke out around 7 p.m. along North Main Street, initially burning outside before spreading into a one-story commercial building, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
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fire → break → Department
Fire crews were working to knock down the flames as the Los Angeles Police Department warned the blaze could cause severe traffic disruptions in the area, NBC reported.
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NBC → work → area
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Cops urged drivers to use caution and expect delays near the scene.
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Cops → urge → scene
The cause of the fire was not immediately known.
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Officials had not reported any injuries.
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Officials → report → injuries
This is a developing story.
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