Inspectors from Caltrans were aware of the conditions under Interstate 10, where a massive fire recently damaged the freeway, as recent as October 6. The fire, which has been classified as an arson, was fueled by wood pallets stored under the freeway. The site was home to several businesses, including a pallet distributor and a mechanic shop, and homeless people would often camp in the area and light fires to keep warm. Despite the visible hazards and regular inspections, no alarms were raised by state officials. Caltrans spokesperson Eric Menjivar stated that inspectors checked for safety hazards and lease violations during annual inspections and that deficiencies were reported to the tenant for remedy. However, the inspection reports have not been released to the public. Caltrans had filed a lawsuit to evict the tenant, Apex Development Inc., for noncompliance with the lease, stating that the company had not paid rent for over a year and had illegally sublet the land. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.