A fire was put out after a neighbors reported explosions at a Desert Hot Springs home on Monday.
A honey oil lab exploded at the home on West Drive a little after noon, according to KESQ.
DHS Police Chief Dale Mondary surveys the damage after explosions were heard at this home on West Dr. @KESQ @LocalTwo More info to come. pic.twitter.com/dDAS0PL9Lg
— Katie Widner CBSL2 (@KWidnerCBSL2) June 18, 2018
The fire was put out, but Cal Fire says that the home is a total loss.
Roads in the area are expected to be closed for a few hours while authorities investigate.
House fire at West and Desert View. The fire is out and there is no apparent public safety issue but we will have the intersection closed down for several hours for an investigation. Please find an alternate route if you live in the area.
— Dale Mondary (@DHSChiefMondary) June 18, 2018
No injuries were reported but police detained one man at the scene.
