LOS ANGELES — Firefighters mounted a large exterior attack Thursday afternoon after flames spread through a commercial building on South Santa Fe Avenue in downtown Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded at approximately 3:34 p.m. on September 24, 2026, to 910 South Santa Fe Avenue, where heavy fire was visible through the roof of a one-story structure.
No injuries were reported in the latest available update.
Crews Fight Fire From Outside Building
The affected property was described as a commercial building measuring approximately 75 feet by 50 feet.
As conditions intensified, firefighters operated defensively rather than continuing an interior attack.
Video from the area showed heavy smoke and flames rising from the structure while crews directed water onto the fire using hose lines and ladder trucks.
A defensive operation allows firefighters to work from positions outside a structure when conditions inside are considered unsafe or unsuitable for an interior attack.
No Nearby Buildings Reported Threatened
Despite the size of the response and visible flames, officials reported that surrounding structures were not threatened in the latest update.
No firefighter or civilian injuries were reported.
The full extent of damage to the building had not yet been established.
Property Reportedly Experienced Earlier Fire
Officials cited in local reporting said the property had previously been involved in another fire associated with heavy equipment.
No information currently establishes a connection between that earlier incident and Thursday’s blaze.
The building’s current use and what was stored or operating inside it were also unclear.
Santa Fe Avenue Fire: Key Details
| Detail | Current Information |
|---|---|
| Incident | Commercial structure fire |
| Location | 910 South Santa Fe Avenue, Los Angeles |
| Date | September 24, 2026 |
| Time reported | Approximately 3:34 p.m. |
| Building | One-story commercial structure |
| Approximate size | 75 × 50 feet |
| Responding agency | Los Angeles Fire Department |
| Fire conditions | Flames visible through roof |
| Firefighting strategy | Defensive exterior operation |
| Injuries | None reported |
| Nearby structures threatened | None reported |
| Cause | Not confirmed |
| Building use/contents | Not established |
Cause of Downtown Los Angeles Fire Remains Unclear
The origin and cause of the fire had not been announced in the latest information available.
Investigators may also determine the extent of structural damage once conditions allow the property to be safely examined.
Until those findings are released, the cause of the blaze, the building’s contents and any possible connection to the property’s previous fire should remain undetermined.
Information Disclaimer
This report is based on Los Angeles Fire Department information and local reporting concerning the September 24, 2026 fire at 910 South Santa Fe Avenue. No injuries were reported in the latest update. The cause of the fire, extent of damage, building contents and current use of the property had not been officially established in the information supplied.