Search for Arson Suspect in Massive Fire

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Major Crimes Division is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for an arson in Central Division. On September 13, 2024, at 3:43 a.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded to a fully involved fire on the 700 block of New Depot Street in a three-story apartment building under construction. Four other occupied residential, multi-story apartment complexes were also exposed to the fire. Mass evacuations of the adjacent occupied apartments occurred because of these fires. An elderly tenant sustained a smoke inhalation injury, and another female tenant sustained burn injuries to her hands and arms. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries. Anyone with information is urged to call Major Crimes Detective Allen or Detective Nuñez at (213) 486-7260. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1(877) LAPD-24-7 (877)527-3247. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P-3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

A major fire in Chinatown started early Friday at a construction site and spread to nearby occupied apartments. Six people were injured, including two firefighters, one critically. The blaze impacted three buildings, with residents evacuated and 70 people displaced. The Red Cross is aiding those affected. Firefighters are still addressing smoke damage in neighboring structures, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

A 90-year-old was critically injured in the fire, authorities say. He was transported to the hospital where he remains critical.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 712 New Depot St.

A Citizen user shows video of firefighters working to put out the blaze. Use caution when traveling in the area.

Additional fire units and emergency services are responding to the structure fire at the three-story apartment building.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 877 N Bunker Hill Ave.

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Major Crimes Division is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for an arson in Central Division. On September 13, 2024, at 3:43 a.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded to a fully involved fire on the 700 block of New Depot Street in a three-story apartment building under construction. Four other occupied residential, multi-story apartment complexes were also exposed to the fire. Mass evacuations of the adjacent occupied apartments occurred because of these fires. An elderly tenant sustained a smoke inhalation injury, and another female tenant sustained burn injuries to her hands and arms. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries. Anyone with information is urged to call Major Crimes Detective Allen or Detective Nuñez at (213) 486-7260. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1(877) LAPD-24-7 (877)527-3247. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P-3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

A major fire in Chinatown started early Friday at a construction site and spread to nearby occupied apartments. Six people were injured, including two firefighters, one critically. The blaze impacted three buildings, with residents evacuated and 70 people displaced. The Red Cross is aiding those affected. Firefighters are still addressing smoke damage in neighboring structures, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

A 90-year-old was critically injured in the fire, authorities say. He was transported to the hospital where he remains critical.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 712 New Depot St.

A Citizen user shows video of firefighters working to put out the blaze. Use caution when traveling in the area.

Additional fire units and emergency services are responding to the structure fire at the three-story apartment building.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 877 N Bunker Hill Ave.

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Major Crimes Division is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for an arson in Central Division. On September 13, 2024, at 3:43 a.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded to a fully involved fire on the 700 block of New Depot Street in a three-story apartment building under construction. Four other occupied residential, multi-story apartment complexes were also exposed to the fire. Mass evacuations of the adjacent occupied apartments occurred because of these fires. An elderly tenant sustained a smoke inhalation injury, and another female tenant sustained burn injuries to her hands and arms. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries. Anyone with information is urged to call Major Crimes Detective Allen or Detective Nuñez at (213) 486-7260. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1(877) LAPD-24-7 (877)527-3247. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P-3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

A major fire in Chinatown started early Friday at a construction site and spread to nearby occupied apartments. Six people were injured, including two firefighters, one critically. The blaze impacted three buildings, with residents evacuated and 70 people displaced. The Red Cross is aiding those affected. Firefighters are still addressing smoke damage in neighboring structures, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

A 90-year-old was critically injured in the fire, authorities say. He was transported to the hospital where he remains critical.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 712 New Depot St.

A Citizen user shows video of firefighters working to put out the blaze. Use caution when traveling in the area.

Additional fire units and emergency services are responding to the structure fire at the three-story apartment building.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 877 N Bunker Hill Ave.

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Major Crimes Division is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for an arson in Central Division. On September 13, 2024, at 3:43 a.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded to a fully involved fire on the 700 block of New Depot Street in a three-story apartment building under construction. Four other occupied residential, multi-story apartment complexes were also exposed to the fire. Mass evacuations of the adjacent occupied apartments occurred because of these fires. An elderly tenant sustained a smoke inhalation injury, and another female tenant sustained burn injuries to her hands and arms. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries. Anyone with information is urged to call Major Crimes Detective Allen or Detective Nuñez at (213) 486-7260. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1(877) LAPD-24-7 (877)527-3247. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P-3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

A major fire in Chinatown started early Friday at a construction site and spread to nearby occupied apartments. Six people were injured, including two firefighters, one critically. The blaze impacted three buildings, with residents evacuated and 70 people displaced. The Red Cross is aiding those affected. Firefighters are still addressing smoke damage in neighboring structures, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

A 90-year-old was critically injured in the fire, authorities say. He was transported to the hospital where he remains critical.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 712 New Depot St.

A Citizen user shows video of firefighters working to put out the blaze. Use caution when traveling in the area.

Additional fire units and emergency services are responding to the structure fire at the three-story apartment building.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 877 N Bunker Hill Ave.

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Major Crimes Division is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for an arson in Central Division. On September 13, 2024, at 3:43 a.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded to a fully involved fire on the 700 block of New Depot Street in a three-story apartment building under construction. Four other occupied residential, multi-story apartment complexes were also exposed to the fire. Mass evacuations of the adjacent occupied apartments occurred because of these fires. An elderly tenant sustained a smoke inhalation injury, and another female tenant sustained burn injuries to her hands and arms. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries. Anyone with information is urged to call Major Crimes Detective Allen or Detective Nuñez at (213) 486-7260. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1(877) LAPD-24-7 (877)527-3247. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P-3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

A major fire in Chinatown started early Friday at a construction site and spread to nearby occupied apartments. Six people were injured, including two firefighters, one critically. The blaze impacted three buildings, with residents evacuated and 70 people displaced. The Red Cross is aiding those affected. Firefighters are still addressing smoke damage in neighboring structures, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

A 90-year-old was critically injured in the fire, authorities say. He was transported to the hospital where he remains critical.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 712 New Depot St.

A Citizen user shows video of firefighters working to put out the blaze. Use caution when traveling in the area.

Additional fire units and emergency services are responding to the structure fire at the three-story apartment building.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 877 N Bunker Hill Ave.