LAFD Says Apartment Complex Fire Was Arson
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Photo by David McNew/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — The Los Angeles Fire Department determined on Thursday that the Dec. 8 apartment complex fire was an act of arson.
The fire destroyed a seven-story apartment complex that had been under construction, and also damaged at least one nearby structure and the 110 Freeway.
Investigators from the LAFD and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ National Response Team say they have sufficient evidence to determine that the blaze was set on purpose.
The fire caused between $20 and $30 million in damages, just to the destroyed apartment complex.
Investigators are seeking information on two potential witnesses who were spotted in video footage taken the morning of the fire. Those two people are not considered suspects or persons of interest, the LAFD says.
“The work at the crime scene is finished, however our investigation is not over,” ATF Special Agent in Charge Carlos Canino said. “ATF will continue to work together with our state and local partners to investigate this crime and bring those responsible to justice.”
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