Hollywood Fire at Universal Studios

Fire in Hollywood at Universal Studios

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A large fire is raging at Universal Studios television and film production lot.

The fire apparently started in a sound studio. THere are around 100 firefighters trying to control the fire and helicopters are dropping water on it. The fire started around 4.45 a.m. local time, after an explosion in a propane tank.

The part on fire is called the "New York street scene".

There have been no injuries reported.

The fire is pretty intense according to firefighters on the scene. The pictures are certainly very impressive with lots of black smoke.

They have no information as to the cause of the fire. The King Kong ride appears to be at the centre of the flames, with lots of plastic.

There is no need for evacuation from hotels at the moment.