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LA Arson Spree Torches Cars

More than 35 fires set over two days

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 31, 2011 5:57 AM CST | Updated Dec 31, 2011 10:34 AM CST

(Newser) – Los Angeles apparently has one or more arsonists running around. Firefighters battled 16 more blazes overnight, on top of 21 the previous night, mostly around Hollywood, reports the Los Angeles Times. It appears the fires were started in parked cars, and several spread to nearby buildings. The most notable example: A home in the Hollywood Hills section once occupied by Jim Morrison of the Doors suffered damage. (Its road inspired the song "Love Street," notes AP.) Authorities aren't saying whether they suspect one arsonist or copycats.

Burning cars are shown at the site of an arson fire in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on Friday.
Burning cars are shown at the site of an arson fire in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on Friday.   (AP Photo/Mike Meadows)
A firefighter battles a fire in West Hollywood.
A firefighter battles a fire in West Hollywood.   (AP Photo/Mike Meadows)
Los Angeles City firefighter Dane Jackson investigates the damage to a home in Hollywood Hills where Jim Morrison once lived.
Los Angeles City firefighter Dane Jackson investigates the damage to a home in Hollywood Hills where Jim Morrison once lived.   (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Los Angeles City firefighter Dane Jackson investigates the damage to a home once occupied by Doors frontman Jim Morrison in the Hollywood Hills.
Los Angeles City firefighter Dane Jackson investigates the damage to a home once occupied by Doors frontman Jim Morrison in the Hollywood Hills.   (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
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Rational.-Anarchist
Dec 31, 2011 4:46 PM CST
I wonder if someone is trying to make a statement of protest about all the lousy movies that have come out of Hollywood the last couple of years?
Aitchondo
Dec 31, 2011 11:38 AM CST
...and the house inspired "Light My Fire".

 
Hollywood • fires • Los Angeles • arsonist

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