Emergency services responded to reports of a commercial structure fire in Hermosa Beach, California earlier today (June 13).

Arriving crews located a multiple story apartment complex under construction fully involved.

The incident was upgraded to a second alarm due to a threat to adjacent structures and the possible collapse of the structure on fire.

Firefighters are still on scene at this time.

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation at this time.

The fire was knocked down in close to two hours and at least one resident was displaced.

LACoFD responded to reports of a commercial structure fire at 8th and Hermosa Ave (814 The Strand) in Hermosa Beach. Arriving crews located a multiple story apartment complex under construction fully involved. The incident was upgraded to a second alarm due to threat to adjacent structures and the possible collapse of the structure on fire. Firefighters are still on scene at this time. The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation at this time. Fire was knocked down in close to two hours and at least one resident was displaced.