Key takeaways:
- Interstate 10 near downtown Los Angeles reopened ahead of schedule after being closed for more than a week due to an arson fire.
- The fire was fed by flammable materials stored under the roadway in violation of a company’s lease.
- The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and the reopening of the freeway is a welcome relief for commuters and residents of the area.
A mile-long stretch of Interstate 10 near downtown Los Angeles has reopened ahead of schedule after being closed for more than a week due to an arson fire.
The fire, which occurred on November 11th, was fed by flammable materials stored under the roadway in violation of a company’s lease. The blaze shut down the freeway and caused traffic delays as repair crews worked around the clock.
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Sunday that the freeway was expected to reopen ahead of Monday morning’s commute, at least a day earlier than previously announced and weeks ahead of the original estimate.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass posted late Sunday on X, formerly known as Twitter, referring to Interstate 10 by its nickname. “This is what happens when we work together — NOTHING can stop Los Angeles,” she wrote.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Officials have not yet released any information about possible suspects or motives.
The reopening of the freeway is a welcome relief for commuters and residents of the area. It is a testament to the hard work of the repair crews and the cooperation of local officials.
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