The 10 Freeway remains closed Sunday in both directions downtown a day after being damaged by a massive pallet yard fire.
While it was not immediately clear when the busy thoroughfare would reopen, Mayor Karen Bass was expected to hold a press conference at noon to discuss the extent of damage. Her staff has been working non-stop to assess the possibility of an ongoing closure. The fire exploded early Saturday in one pallet yard where materials and pallets were stored, then spread to another. The fire burned so hot for hours that it damaged the infrastructure of the freeway.
However, that would have to wait until Hazmat materials specialists determine whether the pallets were coated with toxic substances and also to identify contents of 55-gallon drums on the site. Caltrans engineers will also need to test the concrete to determine whether the pillars and the bridge deck are safe. Meanwhile, Caltrans urged commuters to seek alternate routes to downtown and/or use public transportation. Surrounding streets in the area were also closed. Also on Saturday, Gov.
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