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Explosion, Commercial Building Fire in South LA Leave Neighborhood Without Power

Around 7:10 p.m., an explosion was visible, and the surrounding area appeared to lose power as a result.

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Firefighters responded to a fire and explosion Saturday at a two-story commercial building in South Los Angeles..

The fire was reported near the intersection of Hooper Avenue and Slauson Avenue around 6:20 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Between 15 and 75 firefighters were fighting the flames, with the Los Angeles Fire Department also assisting the firefight, LA County Fire Department said.

Around 7:10 p.m., an explosion was visible, and the surrounding area appeared to lose power as a result.

It was not immediately known if anyone was inside the building. No injuries were reported.

The main fire was put out at 8:16 p.m. according to a tweet from the LAFD.

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