SOUTH EL MONTE, Calif. (KABC) — A large fire is burning at a commercial building in South El Monte on Wednesday, creating a massive plume of smoke visible for miles across the San Gabriel Valley.
AIR7 flew over the scene, where heavy flames and smoke were seen rising from P&T Metals at 2215 N. Tyler Ave. near Klingerman Street.
A shelter-in-place order was issued for people living and working nearby.
It appears the property is a metal shop, with two large warehouses filled with recycled metal, including titanium and propane tanks. Both of the warehouses were engulfed in flames.
Video shows a massive plume of black smoke rising into the air in the neighborhood. The smoke was visible for miles.
The roof of the building was caving in due to the damage, and it appeared the building was a complete loss.
Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighters are at the scene, working to extinguish the flames. Firefighters first arrived at the scene at approximately 2:31 p.m.
It’s unclear what sparked the flames or if anyone was inside when the fire broke out.
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