Los Angeles Times(TNS)LOS ANGELES — The massive fire that has shut down a crucial section of the 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles was caused by arson, officials said Monday as they raced to assess the extent of the damage and determine how long it would take to reopen. More than 100 columns along the swath of the freeway were damaged — nine or 10 of them severely — Gov. The fire began under the overpass at Alameda Street early Saturday morning, fueled by wood pallets stored there. “Losing the stretch of the 10 Freeway will take time and money from people’s lives and businesses,” Bass said. Wooden pallet yards are common along the 10 Freeway in the industrial center near downtown.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 14, 2023 18:49 UTC