"The fire, which was first reported Monday around 8:50 p.m., posed serious challenges to firefighters overnight and into the following morning because it was inside an access portal filled with debris, including mattresses."
"While it's not yet clear what caused the fire, city officials confirmed there was a homeless encampment nearby and firefighters said they saw evidence of an encampment when they arrived at the scene."
"Mayor Karen Bass's office said the incident illustrates why she is 'determined to end street homelessness, which is often the cause of fires.'"
"The encampment had previously been on private property and moved to its most recent location after the owner performed a cleanup."
A fire under the 110 freeway near the Port of L.A. led to the closure of all northbound lanes. The fire, reported on Monday, posed challenges for firefighters due to debris in an access portal. Caltrans is assessing structural damage and removing debris. Evidence of a nearby homeless encampment was found, prompting city officials to emphasize the need to address street homelessness. The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority has been providing services to the encampment, which has fluctuated in population.
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