10 Freeway stays closed in DTLA, crews examining damage from storage backyard fire

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES (BNN)-- A portion of the 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles stayed shut down in both instructions Sunday as teams continued to assess the damage triggered by an enormous fire at a storage yard.
More than 100 firemens fought the fire that broke out early Saturday early morning at a storage yard under the highway in the 1700 block of East 14th Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. It would ultimately go on to burn 8 acres - the equivalent of six football fields.
10 Freeway closed in DTLA after huge fire at storage backyard; state of emergency situation declaredGov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency to help assist in cleanup and repair work after a storage lawn fire shut down the 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles.Pallets in both yards were primarily taken in by the large flames that also engulfed portions of the highway, cars and other products. More than 24 hours after it began, Caltrans authorities stated they were still examining the damage, and might not say when the freeway would resume.
Marvel stated if the damage is primarily cosmetic, traffic could potentially resume on the bridge.
"" If it'& #x 27; s rebar, then we can not put traffic load on there, and it may take a week ... a month. It may take less time,"" she stated.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass took a tour of the damage Saturday as Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency in Los Angeles County to assist facilitate clean-up and repairs.
Bass is anticipated to offer an upgrade on the scenario throughout an interview around twelve noon Sunday.
"" I have directed all city departments to right away prepare for how to address increased traffic due to this closure to finest alleviate the effect on Angelenos and we will continue to urgently collaborate with our state partners to solve this problem for not only the millions who use this freeway, however also for those who live and work in the surrounding areas."".
She stated she has spoken with U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who states the White House is all set assist.
"" During the 1994 Northridge earthquake, CalTrans worked around the clock to finish emergency situation repairs to the highways, and this structural damage calls for the very same level of seriousness and effort,"" Bass stated.
Anyone planning to attend significant sporting events in or around downtown L.A., you may want to look for a detour or plan for hold-ups.