A massive fire at the world-famous Universal Studios in Los Angeles caused heavy damage early Sunday, dpa reported.
US broadcaster CNN reported that the blaze raged through several buildings at the film studio and had also caused an explosion. Police said several film sets were caught in the fire.
The wooden sets had burned like tinder, US media said. Two film sets and parts of an adjacent theme park, including the King Kong exhibit, were destroyed.
There were no reports of injuries as actors and workers were not on the site when the fire broke out early Sunday.
CNN showed images of firefighters battling the flames with heavy equipment. Thick black smoke was visible.
Around 100 firefighters and two helicopters were used to fight the blaze. The cause of the fire was not yet known.
Universal Studios is the oldest and best known in the film city, with film production dating back to the silent film era of the 1920s.