Arson Investigation Launched After Multiple Fires in West Hollywood

Multiple Dumpster Fires Erupt in West Hollywood

• 🚨 Multiple dumpster and trash fires broke out late last night in West Hollywood and neighboring areas.
• 🚒 Authorities are investigating the possibility that these fires were intentionally set.

Chevron Gas Station Incident

• ⛽ One fire was reported around 10:15 PM at a Chevron gas station off La Brea Avenue.
• 💥 The fire spread from a dumpster to a wall, causing an estimated $10,000 worth of property damage and loss of supplies.
• 📹 Surveillance footage from the gas station shows a suspected arsonist on a bike near the pumps before the fire started.

Other Fires and Suspect Arrest

• 📍 Additional dumpster fires were reported shortly after, including one outside a Foot Locker off Melrose Avenue.
• 🚓 KTLA 5 learned that the LAPD arrested a male suspect around 1:45 AM in connection with the arson.
• ❓ Investigators are working to confirm if the arrested suspect is responsible for all the fires, including the one at the Chevron station.