Firefighters are battling a dangerous commercial blaze in South El Monte Wednesday afternoon, with propane tanks exploding at a property on North Tyler Avenue, according to Los Angeles County fire officials.
According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, crews were dispatched around 2:32 p.m. to the 2215 block of North Tyler Avenue, with a second alarm requested just minutes later at 2:40 p.m.
NewsNation local affiliate KTLA’s Gil Leyvas reported the response was upgraded to a third alarm as of 3:15 p.m., after a second building caught fire.
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At least 65 personnel were battling the blaze as of mid-afternoon.
Fire officials say propane tanks have been actively exploding and the blaze has been classified as a “titanium fire,” prompting the response of Urban Search and Rescue teams along with hazardous materials units.
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The fire remains an active incident and crews are working to contain it. No injuries have been reported so far, though officials cautioned the situation is still evolving…