A large industrial fire at a tire‑recycling and automotive‑parts facility in South Gate prompted a temporary shelter‑in‑place order Sunday afternoon as firefighters worked defensively against heavy flames and thick black smoke. Crews from the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded shortly after 2 p.m. to the 11800 block of Industrial Avenue, where they found a one‑story commercial structure fully involved.
Firefighters used ladder trucks and a defensive strategy to contain the blaze as smoke drifted across nearby neighborhoods. Officials issued shelter‑in‑place instructions for areas near Garfield Avenue and Imperial Highway, advising residents to remain indoors and keep windows closed until conditions improved. The South Gate Police Department also closed portions of Gardendale Street and Industrial Street while crews operated in the area.
The fire was knocked down between 4:20 p.m. and 5:15 p.m., according to updated reports from county fire officials. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. The shelter‑in‑place order was lifted later in the afternoon once smoke conditions eased.
A fire‑related power outage affected nearly 500 customers in the surrounding area, with service restored as crews continued mop‑up operations. Officials said nearby structures were protected during the response, and no additional damage had been confirmed.
Sources
- Los Angeles Times
- CBS Los Angeles
- NBC Los Angeles
- Los Cerritos Community News
- Mint