Tiny home village for veterans in West LA goes up in flames

A fire broke out in a tiny home village for veterans in West LA early Friday morning.

Firefighters were called to the village, along Wilshire Boulevard and Dowlen Drive, just after midnight and found several of the homes burning. The village just opened last November.

It's not clear what sparked the fire, which sent up large flames and plumes of smoke. No injuries were immediately reported.

Twelve of the 140 shelters were significantly damaged by the fire and are beyond repair, according to officials. VA social workers are contacting impacted veterans to assess their needs and help them find housing options.

The fire was put out within 20 minutes.