Los Angeles County Fire Today: Major Commercial Blaze Draws More Than 150 Firefighters

A major commercial fire broke out in the Central-Alameda neighbourhood of Los Angeles early Monday, November 9, 2026, prompting a large response from the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and Los Angeles County Fire Department.

According to the LAFD, firefighters were dispatched at approximately 1:02 a.m. to a commercial property at 5505 South Alameda Street. The first crews arriving at the scene found a building fully engulfed in flames.

The fire spread from the original structure into an adjacent building, requiring firefighters to coordinate operations across both properties. Approximately 150 firefighters took part in the response, working for more than four hours before the department reported that the main blaze had been brought under control.

The incident caused substantial damage to the commercial property. Fire department updates indicated that extended overhaul operations would continue as crews worked to address remaining hot spots and assess the damaged structures.

No injuries were reported in the initial official update. The cause of the fire had not been confirmed and remained under investigation.

Motorists were advised to avoid the surrounding area while emergency crews and heavy equipment continued operating at the scene. Authorities said the restrictions were necessary to support the ongoing response and recovery work.