Fire ripped through a commercial building in Vernon Thursday, sending thick black smoke into the air, but there were no immediate reports of any injuries.
Firefighters, dispatched at approximately 10:30 a.m. to the fire at South Soto Street and East Vernon Avenue, had the blaze out at approximately 11:15 am., the Los Angeles County Fire Department reported.
ABC7 reported the fire was in a former Farmer John meat facility, which was being demolished.
The cause was under investigation.