A massive fire broke out Monday in the cafeteria at Manuel Dominguez High School in Compton, sending large plumes of smoke into the air as firefighters battled the flames for hours.
The fire started around 7:15 p.m. Monday at the school, located at 15301 S. San Jose Ave. It was not immediately clear what started the blaze.
Firefighters from the Compton and Downey fire departments were being assisted by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
No injuries were immediately reported.
The Compton Unified School District confirmed on Facebook that the fire was in the cafeteria.
Just after 11 p.m. Monday, the district announced that classes were canceled Tuesday on the advice of fire and building safety personnel.
“We are grateful that there are no reported injuries, as well as for our school and district community, who have already come together to start planning for instruction to resume,” officials said.
Staff will receive instructions as to whether and where they are to report to work and students will be able to get breakfast and lunch at William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School at 6500 E. Compton Blvd.