LOS ANGELES (KNX) – A pile of pallet boxes containing hand sanitizer caught on fire in Downtown L.A. on Monday.
It happened in the 100 block of East 16th street. Los Angeles Fire Department and Hazardous Materials Management (HAZMAT) responded.
According to Margaret Stewart with LAFD, hand sanitizer was confirmed to be inside the boxes and that the “safest operation is to allow the product to burn off while ensuring it does not damage any vehicle, etc.”
“This will help to limit the water run off which is being contained by a damming operation,” Stewart said.
LAFD said some vehicles were exposed to the fire, they have since been moved to a safer location.
No injuries were reported. Drivers were asked to avoid the area.
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