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Woman injured in fire at vacant office building in Hollywood

The building on Sunset Boulevard near Highland Avenue has been the site of several fires, the LAFD says.

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A woman was injured in a fire Tuesday morning at a vacant office building in Hollywood that has been the site of several other fires.

The fire was at a two-story graffiti-covered building on Sunset Boulevard near Highland Avenue. Firefighters prevented flames from spreading to neighboring buildings.

The fire sent thick smoke over the area before it was knocked down in 29 minutes. Details about a cause were not immediately determined.

A 35-year-old woman was hospitalized with burn injuries. Details about her condition were not immediately available.

The LAFD said several other fires have burned at the site. Building and safety officers arrived at the scene later Tuesday morning to evaluate the building for possible demolition

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