A commercial building fire in downtown Los Angeles prompted a significant response from the Los Angeles Fire Department on Thursday afternoon, September 24, as firefighters worked to contain flames at a structure on South Santa Fe Avenue.
The fire was reported at approximately 3:34 p.m. at 910 South Santa Fe Avenue, according to fire officials. The building is a one-story commercial structure measuring about 75 feet by 50 feet. Flames were visible through the roof as firefighters worked from outside the building.
Firefighters Take Defensive Approach
LAFD crews used a defensive strategy, attacking the blaze from outside because of conditions at the building. Video from the scene showed heavy smoke and flames emerging from the structure while firefighters used hose lines and ladder trucks to fight the fire.
Officials said the building had reportedly experienced a previous fire involving heavy equipment. The current use of the structure and what may have been inside it had not been established in the latest reports.
No injuries were reported in connection with the fire. Authorities also said no neighboring structures were threatened at the latest update.
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | 910 South Santa Fe Avenue, Downtown Los Angeles |
| Date | September 24, 2026 |
| Reported time | About 3:34 p.m. |
| Structure | One-story commercial building |
| Approximate size | 75 feet × 50 feet |
| Fire department | Los Angeles Fire Department |
| Firefighting strategy | Defensive, exterior attack |
| Previous fire | Officials said the building had reportedly burned before |
| Injuries | None reported |
| Cause | Not confirmed |
| Building contents/use | Not confirmed |
Accuracy note: The fire and location are confirmed by LAFD/local reporting. The cause of the fire, the building’s contents and its exact use had not been released in the latest available information.