A fire that started in a two-story commercial building Sunday caused an explosion that led to downed power lines and exposed vegetation by a freeway in Palms.
The fire was reported in the 3300 block of South Livonia Avenue, near the Santa Monica (10) Freeway, around 7:15 p.m. Sunday, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Fire engines responding to exposed vegetation by the side of the freeway shut down parts of eastbound freeway traffic, and slowed down westbound traffic.
The Culver City Fire Department was assisting the LAPD in battling the flames.
It was unclear what led to the explosion.
No injuries were immediately reported.