An investigation was underway in Highland Park after a fire at a homeless encampment spread to a strip mall and destroyed businesses early Wednesday morning.
Officials with thesaid the fire started just after 2 a.m. on Avenue 61 and Figueroa Street. Firefighters at the scene said it appeared the fire started on the sidewalk where a homeless encampment was located.
"Somebody came to the fire station and rang the doorbell," LAFD Capt. Eddie Marez said. "We started off with a rubbish fire…and from there, the fire extended to the building." Los Angeles City firefighters said when they arrived, the fire was raging and a row of various items such as tents, shopping carts and furniture were burning.The fire has been knocked down and arson investigators were at the scene.that I have read and agree
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