Inglewood Commercial Building Fire After Roof Collapse

A massive two-alarm commercial building fire broke out Friday morning in the 4300 block of West Century Boulevard in Inglewood, producing thick black smoke visible for miles. The roof collapsed during the blaze, prompting firefighters to switch to defensive operations while roughly 90 personnel battled the fire from neighboring rooftops and the ground. Nearby businesses, residences and the Topper Motel were evacuated, and Century Boulevard was closed between Myrtle and La Brea avenues. During the response a firefighter declared a mayday and was rescued; two firefighters were treated for minor injuries and at least one person was taken to a hospital. Authorities say the building's contents and the cause remain under investigation, and residents were urged to keep windows closed because the smoke's toxicity is unknown.