"Intentional Arson Causes Major Freeway Closure in Los Angeles"
Arson is suspected as the cause of a massive fire that erupted from a storage yard and forced the closure of Interstate 10 in Los Angeles. While investigators have not yet determined who started the fire, they believe it was intentionally ignited within a fenced area filled with wooden pallets, rather than originating from nearby homeless encampments. The distinction is politically significant as public frustration over homelessness in Los Angeles grows. Structural engineers are assessing the damage to the freeway, but repairs and reopening timelines remain uncertain. Los Angeles residents are advised to expect detours and potential traffic congestion for the foreseeable future.
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- Millions impacted by indefinite closure of Los Angeles freeway CBS Evening News
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