LA Trash Truck Fire Damages Multiple Cars
LOS ANGELES, CA (May 14, 2024) — In the Pico-Union district of Los Angeles, a city trash truck caught fire on Monday, resulting in significant damage to several parked cars and sending plumes of smoke across a residential area.
The incident happened on the 1700 block of Westmoreland Avenue around 2:15 p.m., drawing immediate response from the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Residents initially mistook the blaze for a movie shoot due to its intensity and the street’s frequent use in film productions. However, the reality hit hard as the fire engulfed at least six vehicles, rendering some beyond repair. Witnesses reported dramatic scenes, with one individual recalling his futile attempt to save his Lexus from the advancing flames.
Authorities managed to extinguish the fire quickly using water and foam, but not before it wreaked havoc on the neighborhood. An investigation into the cause of the LA trash truck fire is underway, with early speculation pointing towards an electrical fault within the trash truck.
Affected residents, such as Kelton Green who lost two vehicles, voiced concerns over the lingering smoke and foam residues, urging for a swift clean-up and compensation from the city.
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