LANCASTER, Calif. (KABC) — Crews are investigating a large fire that broke out Monday at a UPS facility in Lancaster.
According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, crews were called to a 2-alarm fire at the building on the 200 block of West Avenue.
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That #LIC A second alarm fire was leveled out, which brought around 70 firefighters to fight. The fire spread through a metal-clad building and spread to possibly five or six trailers. Rainfall reported at 10:02 am.— LA County Fire Department (@LACoFDPIO) April 11, 2022
According to the authorities, several vehicles burned near the plant. AIR7HD footage showed crews working to clear hotspots on UPS trucks, several of which sustained severe fire damage.
The video, sent to Eyewitness News by a viewer, showed a huge plume of black smoke that could be seen billowing from afar.
A UPS worker told ABC7 the UPS facility was “a total loss.”
There is no information about casualties and it is unclear what caused the fire.
UPS has since released the following statement:
“We are working with local authorities on the ground but do not have any additional information to share at this time.”
The incident is being further investigated.
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