everything becomes confused and chaotic.

It was unclear if anyone was inside the building when the fire broke out.The building has commercial space on the ground floor.

but they were forced into a defensive mode.with smoke ultimately pouring from lower-level windows in addition to the roof.forcing fire crews into a defensive posture as they worked to douse the inferno.

Flareups could be seen periodically.billowing smoke catches the attention of passers-by near Third and San Pedro streets in Little Tokyo.

” Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Capt.

The fire quickly started to spread and there was structural compromise.This event launches the Manzanar.

Diverted: When Water Becomes Dust.Public programming will bring together activists.

and the power of story to do so.at Japanese American National Museum.