Firefighter approaches burning building
A firefighter approaches a burning building during the Tick Fire. Courtesy Los Angeles County Fire Department

A fire damaged a commercial building housing a bar and other businesses in Downey Thursday.

Firefighters were sent to the 8200 block of Firestone Boulevard about 6 a.m., according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, which was assisting the Downey Fire Department.

The fire damaged the 20/20 Draft House bar, and firefighters worked to prevent the flames from spreading to other businesses.

Firefighters appeared to have gained the upper hand on the flames after about 90 minutes, but some personnel remained on scene dousing hot spots. A Downey firefighter suffered a minor injury, Fox11 reported.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department closed its incident about 7:50 a.m., and county firefighters went available for other calls, the county fire department reported. The cause of the fire was under investigation.

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