Massive Fire Bursts Out At Historic 'Poor Farm' In Downey
DOWNEY (CBSLA) — The Downey Fire Department and the Los Angeles County Fire Department are attempting to battle a massive fire at the historic "Poor Farm" in Downey.
This is currently a third alarm fire off the 12800 block of Erickson Avenue. It is unclear at this time what started the fire. The fire spread to a nearby abandoned building.
The Poor Farm, also known as Rancho Los Amigos, was abandoned in the 1980s. It was built in the late 1800s for people who came to California and struggled after failing to strike the rumored gold. It reached its peak during the Great Depression.
