Firefighters battle large pallet yard fire in South Los Angeles

SOUTH LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Firefighters are continuing to put out a massive 2-alarm fire that broke out at a pallet business in South Los Angeles Sunday morning.

According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, calls of a fire near East 108th and South Alameda streets began coming in just before 5 a.m.

It happened at the Best Wood Work Pallets located in an unincorporated part of Watts. It’s been in business in the area for more than 20 years.

Authorities say Urban Search and Rescue crews were called to the scene, which is standard protocol. Video obtained by Eyewitness News early Sunday morning shows large flames as crews were getting to the scene.

As of 9 a.m., crews were still working to put out certain hot spots. There’s no word on what caused the fire.

Drivers and residents are urged to avoid the scene as crews continue their investigation.