4-Alarm Blaze Under Control In San Gabriel

SAN GABRIEL, CA — Firefighters Sunday battled a four-alarm blaze at a construction site in San Gabriel, authorities said.

Firefighters were dispatched at 3:30 a.m. to 420 E. Valley Blvd., according to Verdugo Fire spokeswoman Clara Tsang.

At least 90 firefighters battled the blaze that forced the evacuation of two nearby buildings, Tsang said.

The effort included Los Angeles County, San Marino, Arcadia, Pasadena, Montebello, Monterey Park and Pasadena firefighters, she said.

"The fire is currently under control and no injuries have been reported," she said. "We anticipate being on scene for an extensive amount of time."

"Investigators are diligently working to determine the exact cause of the fire," she said. "As soon as additional information becomes available, we will provide updates to the community through press releases."

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