In L.A. Noire, when a devastating explosion at the Nicholson Electroplating plant rocks downtown Los Angeles, Arson desk detectives Phelps and Biggs are called to the scene. Was this just a tragic accident, or is something more sinister at play?

Below are some new screens from the upcoming “Nicholson Electroplating” Arson case, available as downloadable content for L.A. Noire on June 21st via PlayStation Network ($3.99) and Xbox LIVE (320 MS Points).  You can see these screens in full high definition at the newly launched L.A. Noire DLC page, and be sure to look for more details on “Nicholson Electroplating” and the “Reefer Madness” Vice case in the weeks ahead.

Phelps surveys the devastation from the Nicholson explosion.

Howard Hughes addresses the press about his revolutionary new aircraft, the “Hercules H-4”.

Phelps grills Fred Nicholson for all he knows at the site of the explosion.

Phelps and Biggs have an unexpected meeting with retired LAPD officer Vernon Mapes.