SAN DIEGO — Flames tore through a large commercial building in the Morena area Friday, causing extensive damage and sending a thick plume of smoke into the air near Mission Bay.
Firefighters worked to extinguish the two-story commercial structure
fire in the 1200 block of Morena Blvd that erupted around 5:40 p.m, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department reported.
The building is identified as Cashway Electric Supply with the signs on the front. A google search shows the business as "permanently closed." The building that is next door is the U.S. Karate Academy San Diego.
Police closed down the north-south street to through traffic while firefighters worked to subdue the intense flames.
Crews were still working to get the blaze under control as of 6:30 p.m. and trying to get inside the two-story structure to check on a report there might be someone inside, according to SDFRD public affairs.
There were no immediate reports of injuries.
This is a developing story, please check back for updates.
