Firefighters Knock Down Tire Fire in South Gate that Prompted Shelter-in-Place Orders
The blaze affected 493 Southern California Edison customers and sent crews to the 11800 block of Industrial Avenue, officials said.
- On Sunday, a massive industrial fire erupted at a one-story commercial building on the 11800 block of Industrial Avenue in South Gate, triggering a second-alarm response from the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
- County Supervisor Janice Hahn advised people and pets to stay indoors with windows and doors closed, as the South Gate Police Department issued a shelter-in-place order for surrounding residents.
- A fire-related power outage is impacting 493 customers near the blaze, Southern California Edison reported, with the disruption beginning shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Sunday.
- Police asked people to avoid the area near Gardendale Street and Industrial Avenue, while aerial footage showed firefighters using ladders to attack flames shooting from the building's roof.
- The shelter-in-place order covers the area around Garfield Avenue and Imperial Highway; as of 5:20 p.m. Sunday, the outage remained active while the cause of the fire remains unclear.
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A fire in an industrial building in South Gate caused the confinement order for neighbors; the flames caused the suspension of electric service
South Gate fire: Massive blaze erupts at industrial area, shelter-in-place issued, power outages reported
Since the fire erupted near homes, some nearby residents have reported power outages after the fire broke. Southern California Edison reported a fire-related power outage affecting 493 customers near the fire.
Fire at South Gate Commercial Building Causes Shelter-in Place Order
A large fire at a commercial building in South Gate sent huge plumes of smoke into the air Sunday and prompted a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents. Firefighters responded at 2:40 p.m. Sunday to the 11800 block of Industrial Avenue, near Gardendale Street, where they found smoke and fire showing from the one-story commercial building, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Video from TV news crews showed firefighters using…
Massive Industrial Fire Triggers Shelter-In-Place Order In South Gate
FIRE ZONE: A Google Maps image shows the area near Industrial Avenue in South Gate where firefighters battled a massive industrial blaze Sunday afternoon that triggered shelter-in-place orders for nearby residents and businesses. Heavy smoke and intense caused firefighters into a defensive attack, battling the blaze from the outside while working to prevent the flames from spreading to nearby structures. May 24, 2026, 4:21 pm LCCN staff Report A…
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