On Friday around 6:59 p.m. the Los Angeles County Fire Department received reports of an explosion in the Val Verde area.

Upon arrival, it was determined that there was no explosion.

The incident was a result of a mechanical failure of a small high pressure hose.

One employee was injured and was taken to a local hospital prior to Fire department arrival.

L.A. County Fire HazMat, in conjunction with Health HazMat were on scene and  oversaw the minor cleanup operations.

Ed. Note: This article has been updated with new information from officials with the landfill.

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