Construction Workers Stung By Swarm Of Bees

Six people were stung today by a swarm of bees living inside the walls of a Wilshire Center apartment building undergoing renovations, prompting the closure of a portion of Melrose Avenue while the bees were removed.

The bee attack was reported at about 11:30 a.m. at the two-story apartment building at 4716 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Lauren deRosier said.

He said the workers were opening the walls of the building, and they struck a hive.

The six victims suffered minor bee stings and did not need hospital treatment, deRosier said.

Melrose Avenue was closed between Ardmore Avenue and Kingsley Drive.

“While we are determining what the fire department can do to help the building’s tenants and nearby residents, the end result may be that the property owner will have to contact a beekeeper,” deRosier said.