Officials say a huge fire in downtown Los Angeles in a
residential tower under construction has closed down portions of two
major highways.
Los Angeles fire department said more than 250 firefighters were battling the blaze on Monday.
David Ortiz, a fire department spokesman, said the blaze had affected thousands of people in the city.
"It is under control, but it did cause extensive damage to two buildings," he said.
The fire was in a building planned to be a tall residential structure, Ortiz said, adding that he did not think anyone was living or working there.
He said the cause and extent of the fire were not yet known. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
The city's 101 freeway was closed in both directions, while the
California Highway Patrol said transition lanes between the 110 and
101
freeways were shut down.
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