Postal distribution center in South Los Angeles evacuated after bomb threat reported

LOS ANGELES - A massive postal distribution center in South Los Angeles has been evacuated late Wednesday morning after reports of a bomb in the building. 

The Los Angeles Police Department responded to the scene, and all the employees were escorted out of the building. Police say there were no injuries and no evidence of any explosive devices after the K9 search was completed.

A portion of Central between Gage and Florence was closed to vehicles after the incident was reported but has since reopened.

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