At Least 11 Firefighters Injured, 3 Critically in Los Angeles Explosion on East Boyd Street near Little Tokyo and Skid Row

Los Angeles, California (May 17, 2020) – At least eleven firefighters were injured Saturday evening while responding to a fire in downtown Los Angeles, authorities said.

The incident happened at around 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16, in the 327 block of East Boyd Street near Little Tokyo and Skid Row.

According to the authorities, the fire started at Smoke Tokes Warehouse Distributor, a supplier for businesses that make butane honey oil.  The fire spread through several buildings.

More than 230 firefighters responded to the incident. The explosion occurred just as firefighters were entering the building.

At least eleven firefighters suffered burns and were transported to a hospital. One of the patients was listed in serious condition and three others in critical condition.

Firefighters extinguished the fire by around 8:10 p.m.

A hazmat team was dispatched to the scene.  It is undetermined what set off the explosion and whether there were hazardous materials involved.

An investigation into the accident is underway.

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