Firefighters battled a large fire for nearly two hours early Tuesday at a home goods warehouse in Huntington Park.
The fire was reported at Slauson Avenue and Soto Street in the community south of downtown Los Angeles. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
Details about a cause were not immediately available. A witness said several cardboard boxes in front of the building appear to catch on fire before flames spread to the building.
Firefighters were in defensive mode, meaning conditions inside the building were too dangerous to enter the structure.
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The home good warehouse contained combustible items that fueled the fire. Several other businesses are located inside the building.
The fire was knocked down later Tuesday morning.
