Commercial Building Fire with Structural Compromise on Figueroa Street, Los Angeles

Summary: A significant fire broke out at a two-story commercial office building located at 501 West 190th Street, near Figueroa Street, in Los Angeles, California. Responding units reported heavy smoke showing and structural compromise on multiple sides of the building, with possible explosion and damage. Multiple fire companies, including engines, truck companies, and specialized units such as Hazmat and Heavy Rescue, were dispatched and coordinated a fire attack, ventilation, and search operations. The incident involved concerns over hazardous materials due to the building's use for luxury car manufacturing, including batteries and chemicals. The fire was eventually knocked down, with ongoing overhaul and decontamination operations. No active fire remained, but structural integrity was monitored and a collapse zone established. The event concluded with scaling down resources and post-incident review.