Electrical fire disrupts Metro subway service under MacArthur Park

An electrical fire inside a Metro subway tunnel stopped trains under MacArthur Park on Sunday afternoon, and emergency crews responded quickly to contain the blaze and secure the area. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The Los Angeles Fire Department reported the fire at 1:32 p.m., deploying crews to the tunnel section between 7th Street/Metro Center and Westlake/MacArthur Park stations to control the incident and protect infrastructure.

Fire sparks Metro service suspension near MacArthur Park

Officials said alarms activated as flames appeared, and Metro halted all ‘B’ and ‘D’ line trains at remote stations to keep passengers safe during firefighting efforts. No injuries or immediate risks were reported by authorities.

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By 2:15 p.m., crews fully extinguished the flames after confining them to a remote section of the tunnel. The blaze involved rubbish and the high-voltage third rail system that powers train movement in the subway network.

Fire damaged electrical components, so authorities extended the suspension while safety inspections continued. Officials stressed the importance of verifying stability before restoring operations, prioritizing passenger safety over quick service resumption.

Cause of fire under investigation as safety checks continue

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but Metro and city officials are considering preventive measures to reduce future risks. They plan to review maintenance protocols and reinforce safety systems in underground tunnels.

Source: ktla.com

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