Massive Fire Consumes 99 Cents Only Store on Washington Boulevard
Firefighters believe a fallen power line and exploding transformer may have sparked the blaze By Gary Walker A fallen power line that led to an exploding transformer is the preliminary suspected cause of an early Monday morning fire that destroyed the 99 Cents Only Store on Washington Boulevard. More than 70 firefighters battled the two-alarm blaze. Flames engulfed the entire structure and collapsed the roof and walls, reducing the discount outlet to smoldering rubble as firefighters battled small flare-ups throughout the day with aerial water cannons and hoses at ground level. Culver City firefighters received a call at approximately...
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