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# Breaking News: AutoZone Fire Engulfs Store in Hollywood – Road Closures in Effect
- URL: https://www.carexplore.com.au/breaking-news-autozone-fire-engulfs-store-in-hollywood-road-closures-in-effect/
- Published: 2024-11-17T03:11:24.000Z
- Updated: 2024-11-17T03:11:24.000Z
- Description: Massive fire at AutoZone in Hollywood damages nearby stores, forces road closures. No injuries reported. Updates on the LAFD firefight.
- Author: Dylan Anderson
- Tags: Car News

A massive fire erupted at an AutoZone store in Hollywood on Saturday evening, forcing road closures and significantly damaging the building and nearby establishments. 

The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) reported the incident at approximately 4:20 p.m. at the store located on N. Highland Avenue.

## **Fire Breaks Out in Hollywood Strip Mall**

The fire started in a strip mall that houses the [AutoZone](https://www.autozone.com/?ref=carexplore.com.au) store, along with a Fat Sal’s restaurant and a sushi eatery. 

Images captured by SkyFOX showed billowing smoke and intense flames consuming the roof of the AutoZone.

By 4:45 p.m., the fire intensified, with flames bursting through the roof. 

LAFD firefighters quickly shifted to a defensive strategy as the blaze engulfed the entire roof within minutes.

![AutoZone Fire Engulfs Store in Hollywood](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/2024/11/AutoZone-Fire.png)

Source: Fox

## **Significant Progress Made, No Injuries Reported**

By 5:30 p.m., firefighters had made notable progress in containing the fire, though some flames remained visible on the roof. 

The LAFD confirmed that the building housing AutoZone had been “compromised,” with fire damage extending to at least one adjacent store in the strip mall.

Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries at this time.

## **Road Closures and Impact on Traffic**

The firefight has led to the closure of both directions of Highland Avenue, spanning from DeLongpre Avenue to Lexington Avenue. 

Authorities have advised motorists to avoid the area until firefighters complete their operations.

## **Eyewitness Accounts**

Images and videos shared on platforms like Reddit show the scale of the fire, with one post titled “The AutoZone Fire from Runyon” highlighting the flames visible from a distance. 

Social media users have expressed concern and gratitude for the firefighters working to control the blaze.

> [The Autozone fire from Runyon](https://www.reddit.com/r/LosAngeles/comments/1gt3d89/the%5Fautozone%5Ffire%5Ffrom%5Frunyon/?ref=carexplore.com.au)  
> by [u/uiuctodd](https://www.reddit.com/user/uiuctodd/?ref=carexplore.com.au) in [LosAngeles](https://www.reddit.com/r/LosAngeles/?ref=carexplore.com.au) 

## **Ongoing Investigation**

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with officials working to assess the extent of the damage to the strip mall.

Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available.

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