Fire at Illegal Cannabis Operation in Los Angeles Hospitalizes Firefighters

Massive smoke plumes seen across the city as emergency services respond.

A fire at an illegal cannabis operation in downtown Los Angeles sent massive plumes of smoke across the city and hospitalized five firefighters.
The firefighters experienced a burning sensation to their faces and extremities due to exposure to sulfuric acid during the blaze.
About 145 firefighters were able to extinguish the fire in just under an hour.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, with no human remains found by cadaver detection dogs.
This incident follows a history of dangerous fires at unpermitted cannabis operations in the region.