The Long Beach Post has received reports of a structure fire in an alley off 4th St. at Dawson between Cherry and Junipero avenues. At approximately 10PM, witnesses say they heard an explosion then a fire erupted. According to reports, it was contained by Long Beach firefighters within approximately 15 minutes.

Police, Long Beach Fire Department and the Drug Enforcement Agency are on site.

More information as it becomes available.

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