Power cuts affect 140,000 in Los Angeles after fire at storage plant

WASHINGTON - 9 July 2017: More than 140,000 residents were left without power after a blaze at a power plant in Los Angeles, Sky News reported.

Power had to be cut to allow firefighters to battle the fire at the Los Angeles department of water and power plant in North San Fernando Valley.

More than 80 firefighters fought the fire which broke out in a storage vault containing 50,000-60,000 gallons of mineral oil.

Local people reported the sound of an explosion but this has not been confirmed.

Much of the blaze on Saturday was out within two hours but firefighters were expected to stay at the scene to monitor possible flare-ups.

Drivers in the area were advised to take extra care as many roads would be without lights due to the power outage