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More LA Arson Fires – Including Early Morning Fires in Fairfax District

The serial arsonist(s) continued overnight – with as many as 16 new fires being set. The fire events started just after 7p with the first in the parking structure where the LA Fitness/Fresh & Easy and DSW are at the corner of Sycamore and Hollywood.

While most of the fires set after that were over the hill (North Hollywood and San Fernando Valley) – this round of fires seemed to begin and end with locations close to our neighborhood.  Reports include two fires set after 4a in the Fairfax District – both just north of 3rd Street…one allegedly a block west of the Farmers’ Market on Hayworth; the other on Harper. There were even posts on twitter of potential suspects close to home – @LAPDscanner noted that police stopped a motorist on a moped at Fairfax and Melrose after 5a, but that suspect was released shortly thereafter.

The latest news is that police are currently searching for a car and its motorist with possible links to some of the fires…

LA TimesPolice Search for Lexus Vehicle Possibly Linked to L.A. Fires

City leaders have put up a total of $60,000 in rewards for information leading to the apprehension of the arsonist(s) involved with these fires.  $25,000 from the LA City Council, $25,000 from the County of Los Angeles and $10,000 from the ATF.

If you have information about these fires be sure to reach out to Sheriff’s Arson/Explosives at (323) 881-7500 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers (800) 222-TIPS. Or, just call 911.

 

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Mary has lived in the Hancock Park area for over 20 years - including homes in Larchmont Village and Windsor Square. Mary has lived in some great places in her life - but none compare to the convenience and majesty of our neighborhood. For Mary, the neighborhood has been a wonderful home to her large, extended family...at one time she had family members living on seven different Hancock Park area blocks! Larchmont Buzz is a labor of love - built to celebrate the neighborhood and to elevate the conversation in the area.

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