Firefighters battled a smoky fire in Panorama City that engulfed a vacant 10,000 square-foot commercial building on Roscoe Blvd. The fire was reported at 2:37 p.m. and firefighters took a defensive approach, using heavy streams to fight the fire from the exterior due to safety concerns about structural integrity and intense heat. One corner of the building collapsed during the firefight. The building had been the site of previous fires but it appeared that the flames would not spread to nearby structures and no injuries were reported.
The firefighters worked to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading further. Traffic on Roscoe Blvd was disrupted as a result of the fire and firefighting operations. This incident comes shortly after another blaze was successfully stopped at a deserted Montgomery Ward building earlier in the week in the same area.
Overall, the efforts of the firefighters were successful in preventing the fire from causing further damage to surrounding structures and in ensuring the safety of the public. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The firefighters demonstrated their bravery and dedication in tackling this challenging situation and working tirelessly to extinguish the flames.
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