A portion of the 110 Freeway in both directions was shut down overnight due to a trash fire. This morning, southbound lanes leading to the Port of Los Angeles reopened — while northbound lanes remain closed until further notice, authorities say.
The fire began in a tunnel under the freeway near West Harry Bridges Boulevard around 8:50 p.m. Monday. According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident was first reported as a rubbish fire. Throughout the night and into Tuesday morning, crews remained on scene to battle the flames.
Los Angeles Fire Department Assistant Chief Carlos Calvillo told reporters the fire began near a homeless encampment lined with wood. Smoke, heat and the intensity of the flames prevented firefighters from getting into the tunnel, which was once an access portal used by an oil refinery that closed years ago…