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South Gate Tire Center Fire Sparks Black Smoke, No Injuries

5/25/2026

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Fire at a tire recycling center on Industrial Avenue in South Gate produced a massive black smoke plume and prompted a shelter-in-place order.
Los Angeles County Fire Department extinguished the blaze by 4:20 p.m. on May 24, 2026, with assistance from Downey Fire Department crews.
South Gate Police lifted the shelter-in-place order at about 7:30 p.m., reported no injuries, and closed Gardendale and Industrial Streets, advising drivers to use alternate routes.

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Story summary

Fire at a tire recycling center on Industrial Avenue in South Gate produced a massive black smoke plume and prompted a shelter-in-place order.
Los Angeles County Fire Department extinguished the blaze by 4:20 p.m. on May 24, 2026, with assistance from Downey Fire Department crews.
South Gate Police lifted the shelter-in-place order at about 7:30 p.m., reported no injuries, and closed Gardendale and Industrial Streets, advising drivers to use alternate routes.