Residents of Long Beach, California, expressed concern after reports of a possible fire in the downtown area on Friday. While there's no confirmation from the Long Beach Fire Department, several people claimed to have seen or smelled smoke near 3rd and Atlantic. One Reddit user described the smell as 'smoky as hell,' while another said it smelled like burning plastic. The Long Beach Fire Department had posted about their readiness and deployment capabilities earlier in the day, but it's unclear if this is related to the reported incident.
As the day went on, more locals joined the conversation, with some claiming to see smoke and others expressing concern about the smell. However, one user suggested that the smell might be due to an inversion layer, a phenomenon where warmer air overlies cooler air. Despite the uncertainty, the situation has sparked fears among residents, with some expressing concern about their buildings and others wondering if there's a fire in the area.
