California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles County due to a fire underneath the I-10 freeway near downtown LA.
“The state is mobilizing resources and taking steps to ensure any necessary repairs are completed as soon as possible to minimize the impact on those traveling in and around Los Angeles,” Newsom said.
“I want to thank all of the first responders and firefighters working tirelessly to contain this fire. The state will assess damage, remove hazardous waste and begin repairs as soon as the site can be accessed. Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol will continue to provide updates as they become available,” he added.
UPDATE: Gov. Gavin Newsom declares State of Emergency to help facilitate cleanup, repairs after pallet fire shuts down 10 Freeway in downtown LA https://t.co/ZyCeOH3yJz
— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) November 12, 2023
NEW: The governor said in a statement that the state is”… mobilizing resources & taking steps to ensure any necessary repairs are completed on the I-10” following an early morning fire that shut down the freeway.https://t.co/7gUeg4mqpL
— NBC Los Angeles (@NBCLA) November 12, 2023
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