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4-Alarm Chemical Fire Burns In Santa Fe Springs Commercial Building

SANTA FE SPRINGS (CBSLA.com) — Crews are tackling a 4-alarm chemical fire Saturday located at a commercial building that manufactures epoxy and urethane systems.

According to fire officials, the blaze broke out at B.D. Classic Enterprises, Inc. located in the 12900 block of Sunshine Avenue near Shoemaker Avenue shortly before 5 p.m.

CBS2's Jeff Nguyen spoke with officers on scene at the fire who said "a series" of explosions have been reported by residents in the area.

It was unclear, however, what chemical is involved in the fire.

Traffic is hampered in the area as a result of the fire.

Authorities said Greenstone Avenue, Shoemaker Avenue and Sunshine Avenue are closed.

Officials have not reported any threat to nearby businesses.

No injuries or evacuations have been reported.

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