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Firefighters had to rescue people from a burning high rise in Los Angeles

Bryan LoganApr 8, 2015, 09:54 IST

Firefighters have rescued some people from a blaze burning in a high rise in Los Angeles.

The flames took off in a commercial building on the corner of Olympic and Union in the city's Westlake District around 7:45 Tuesday night. LA City Fire officials say the flames were located in the southwest corner of the building's 5th floor.

The LAFD says one person was evaluated on scene for a non-life threatening injury.

An investigation into the cause of the fire was underway.

Here's some amazing pictures of the flames:

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