Arson probe underway in Chinatown after witness reports seeing man with gas can igniting fires

Arson probe underway in Chinatown after witness reports seeing man with gas can igniting fires

By KABC Staff Click here for updates on this story     CHINATOWN, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — An arson investigation was underway after firefighters extinguished two structure fires early Wednesday morning in Chinatown and witnesses reported seeing a suspect with a gas can, authorities said. The fires were reported about 2:15 a.m.in the 800 and 900 blocks of North Broadway. News video from the scene showed Los Angeles Fire Department personnel dousing …

Arson suspected after two Chinatown businesses catch fire

Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department are searching for a suspect who witnesses said deliberately set fire to two businesses in Chinatown.

Authorities look for person with gas can after two fires reported in Chinatown

The fires were on the same block where a witness reported seeing a person with a gas can.

Investigation underway after 2 restaurants in L.A.’s Chinatown go up in flames

Authorities are looking into the causes of two separate restaurant fires in L.A.’s Chinatown neighborhood early Wednesday morning.   Preliminary information indicates that the blazes were reported around 2:15 a.m. at two different establishments on Broadway.  Video obtained by KTLA shows flames engulfing the structures, both of which were located on Broadway near College and […]

Arson investigation begins after fires in LA's Chinatown – AsAmNews

Authorities have started an arson investigation after fires in Los Angeles’ Chinatown engulfed two buildings. According to ABC 7 Los Angeles, fires were reported at two separate buildings in the […] The post Arson investigation begins after fires in LA’s Chinatown appeared first on AsAmNews.

Fires reported in two Chinatown restaurants in possible arson

Two restaurants on the same street in Chinatown were on fire today, with some witnesses saying a suspect was seen carrying a gas can in the area.