LAFD evacuates buildings after putting out flames likely tied to fireworks in Wilmington

The Los Angeles Fire Department said crews found fireworks after extinguishing flames at a Wilmington motel on Friday. 

The fire started a little before 8:40 p.m. and engulfed several cars parked on the motel's lot. Firefighters said one person was hospitalized with critical injuries. 

After putting out the fire, crews found fireworks on the property and requested assistance from the Los Angeles Police Department to move the potential ordnance. 

LAFD closed nearby roads near the 1100 block of W. Pacific Coast Highway and evacuated adjacent buildings as the investigation continued.