LAFD Engage Defensive Operations for Huge Warehouse Fire in Boyle Heights

LAFD crews fought a “major emergency structure fire” at a warehouse on E Pico Boulevard in Boyle Heights on September 19.

Huge plumes of black smoke rose from the blaze as firefighters worked on defensive measures to keep the fire from spreading to adjacent buildings.

Public Information Officer Erik Scott tweeted that “mayday” was declared, indicating at least one firefighter was in an emergency situation, according to the LAFD. Credit: Los Angeles Fire Department via Storyful