LA County firefighters extinguish blaze at South Gate tire facility that forced shelter in place

Los Angeles Fire Department crews battled a large fire that broke out at a tire and automotive parts facility in South Gate on Sunday afternoon. 

The blaze was reported just after 2:10 p.m. in the 11800 block of Industrial Avenue at a 75-foot by 75-foot commercial building, LACoFD firefighters told CBS LA. 

Crews said the fire was designated as a Second Alarm as the flames continued to rip through the property.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn shared a post on X that said a shelter-in-place order was issued for people living in the surrounding community. The order was lifted at around 7:30 p.m.

South Gate Police Department officers said Gardendale Street and Industrial Street were closed to the public due to the fire and advised people to seek alternate routes or expect delays.

Aerial footage showed a massive plume of black smoke rising above the property. Large flames had engulfed what appeared to be salvaged automotive parts. Firefighters were seen using extended ladders to douse the flames from above. 

At around 4:20 p.m., LACoFD crews said the fire was extinguished and that crews would remain on scene to fully contain the incident.

The property, which appeared to be SSSJJ Auto Service, was closely surrounded by other business and dozens of homes. It's unclear if any other structures had sustained damage in the fire. 

The cause of the incident remains under investigation and it is unclear if any injuries have been reported.

Downey Fire Department officials said their crews were assisting LACoFD with the firefight and that there was no known threat to Downey.