Both sides of 110 Freeway shut down in San Pedro after fire erupts in tunnel
Both sides of the 110 Freeway were closed in San Pedro Tuesday morning after a fire broke out in a pedestrian tunnel under the freeway.
The incident was reported shortly before 9 p.m. Monday, according to the California Highway Patrol. Crews remained on scene Tuesday morning as flames continued to burn.
The total highway closure is in effect between Harry Bridges Boulevard and Channel Street, and it could remain in effect until Wednesday, officials said.
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Deputy Chief Carlos Calvillo of the Los Angeles Fire Department described the shooting as difficult because the belongings of homeless people in the area burned.
Calvillo added that there were concerns about the structural integrity of the highway after it was evaluated by a Caltrans structural engineer.
No injuries were reported.
IN DEVELOPMENT: We will add more details to this report as they become available.
