The structure located in the east of the city was consumed by flames since the early hours of this Wednesday
A five-story real estate project that was under development in East Los Angeles woke up this Wednesday on fire and the City Fire Department worked to control it.
The building under construction is on Rowan Avenue with a junction with 1st Street and was seen as an affordable housing development for military veterans.
WATCH: A fire broke out at a 5-story housing project under construction in East LA Scaffolding collapsed while crews battled the flames, but no one was hurt. The building, only a few months from being complete, was supposed to house low-income veterans. https://t.co/9JA80DWDnV pic.twitter.com/fMAS1ofHeA
– CBS Los Angeles (@CBSLA) September 16, 2020
At least 150 firefighters participated in extinguishing the flames that arose around 4:30 am
According to information released by CBS, the building was three months away from completing its work after 18 months of construction.
The cause of the fire has not been determined.
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