An explosion in the Little Tokyo area of downtown Los Angeles caused a major fire and injured many firefighters. According to the L.A. Fire Department (LAFD), a fire began at a one-story structure at 327 E Boyd St. Shortly after, as firefighters were responding, the department posted a mayday, indicating that an explosion on scene caused “approx 10 firefighters down and multiple buildings on fire.”

It then added that over 230 firefighters are responding to the incident and they are in a defensive posture. The update adds that “a medical branch has been created for treating and transporting injured firefighters.” No further information has been released about the condition of the injured firefighters.