Downtown L.A. Skid Row fire update the aftermath

#skidrow#downtown#homeless
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Just 24 hours later, I went back to downtown Los Angeles where the fire happened close to skid row. I wanted to see the aftermath of the huge fire the day before. I was totally shocked how everything was destroyed. It was worse than I thought. the whole roof collapsed, and other businesses were ruined as well. Devastating.

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[@jasminemalinao]

It's not just a picture, it is art..and inspiration to creativity.. i can relate Mike!

[@Ramiiam]

I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that a derelict started a dumpster fire. Although it might have been O'Leary's cow.

[@SydWaters1776]

I'm going with O'learys cow. She's a clumsy cow.

[@Molly_Pitcher]

Best comment of the week.

[@JohnSmith-vq5wx]

derelict is too kind…it was a bum

[@jimday233]

Insurance fire

[@terrydebord5105]

Thank you for returning to show the destruction in day light. Fire has no mercy and will cost thousand to replace the structures and content. Many live are effected economically. This is the third fabric place in LA county to be destroyed by fire this year. Thanks GIV!

[@henryproctor2193]

I like your videos, i live in Skid Row in an SRO Hotel, I sometimes see you drive past my place 😄 I have lived in Downtown 23 years, let me know if you want to get a tour from a skid Row OG.

[@joesphmurphy4013]

Mike: Thanks for the tour, I like you still photos, great shots.

[@timothyshort_shortvideos]

Enjoy your videos, your humor and the way you speak 😊👍

[@CyphaUnknown]

Street photographer’s paradise indeed Mike. Thanks for the video!

[@regand7830]

You've taken very good footage of what happened. Last night and the morning after. As an LA native, I thank you for appreciating what you see, for better or worse. You have a winning personality and I like you. Please do be careful though.

[@bonniebonbon8575]

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[@susanmol3389]

Stay safe Mike, thanks for the video xoxo from Canada!

[@danke721]

Don't need to explain yourself. Thanks for what you do, we are here for the 'behind the scenes' stuff. Thanks for doing what you do. stay safe, and keep on!

[@regand7830]

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[@thomasbanjopunk3817]

I really enjoy your videos GIV! 😊

[@LollyandPop2]

I enjoy looking at things through your eyes. Great video, as usual!

[@oliviasoliz5983]

Thank you for sharing I like your pictures it is so cool to see things some people don't but it's interesting stuff 😀

[@marysplayemail]

I was in the mood for some L.A your voice is calm and relaxing

[@vball7732]

Thanks for sharing your awesome blog.

[@godngunclinger]

You said exactly 24 hours later but I think you meant 12 hours later it was still smoldering THANKS FOR THE VIDEO!

[@carsilk2492]

Imagine Skid Row back in the day when it was all new buildings, and people actually using those old loading docks and stuff...

[@inthendwealldie]

Was that in the 70s or 80s?

[@miketwomey4923]

​@@inthendwealldie 30s and 40s probably..

[@darklondonwky]

love your view on things. everything kinda looks like a bit of a lost place, one of a kind. Thank you for sharing your views!

[@mattdawgpoe775]

so many great videos lately, thanks GIV!

[@KEEPONROCKINKID]

I can understand why you take these photos. They capture the atmosphere, the moment in time that one day will no longer be there. It's history in the making. An art firm. Keep taking them for future generations Mike.

[@australiantruckspotting8883]

Great episode Mike. I love looking at cool, old, funky, derelict places and things as well.

[@blackbluestudio6338]

Thanks for the update GIV Great shots. I like your 👁.

[@shadowfilm7980]

Mike, your creative eyes are different from someone who doesn’t have that. Most people don’t in fact. They can’t see or imagine. So they will see the world differently from you. You see special things among the “junk”. “Diamonds in the dirt”. And that’s great. Don’t listen to those who criticize. They are from a different group of people. Keep creating! Always.

[@user-fe3vp1xq7h]

Another great video, Have a great night GIV

[@bonniewilkins3419]

It did look different from last night - thanks for taking us back! ❤️✌🏻

[@eily_b]

I saw the fire from someone living across the Cecil Hotel. It was REALLY big. How can people complain that firefighters fight fires? That's why they are here for. 😄

[@bettycocker2226]

Thanks for showing us all sides of LA, Mike.

[@williamcarter8868]

Sad, I hate fires. I really enjoy your videos G.I.V. Your channel is one of my favorites; I watch it all the time. Thanks for all your cool videos!

[@emean8299]

Street Graffiti is truly unique! Thanks sharing your day with us in Downtown, LA, CA🤗👍👌

[@Americafirst-i8q]

What is so neat about it it's grotesque

[@dreamervanroom]

@@Americafirst-i8q So is much of Picasso’s work. And most all of Salvador Dali. And the paintings of Francis Bacon. You are living in a cotton-candy cloud. Or maybe you just feel like putting people down. I don’t know you and can’t tell.. But I can tell non-truth.

[@arlenehaber5841]

I enjoy what you choose to photo. Those that don't get it, - why do they complain?

[@TheJanet4321]

You film whatever you want = it's nobody else's business. Your videos are so interesting and entertaining.

[@tonyt8805]

💯 💯 💯

[@prophetmargin7497]

Mike, your local news coverage of the LA area and the detail you go into to get the real story behind the story is second to none! You have those "Action 5" news channels beat by a mile!

[@kathiestevensdesigns9385]

Like you, I am fascinated by the things that capture moments. I'm absolutely amazed at the talent of the people that can create some of those stunning, painted images. I can't draw a straight stick figure 😂 so I take in and appreciate the art that seems to come so easily to others. Yep...also love things like the firetrucks and hydrants you took pics of. Life is pretty incredibly. It's wonderful to grab those few moments we can to take in our varied surroundings. Thanks so much for taking us to this fire scene...both during and the aftermath. Enjoy the rest of your weekend 🥰

[@davidortega357]

Those taggers.really tag that alley nice art work I enjoy.your videos at night you should bring another friend its not good to walk along in downtown Los Angeles

[@raymondbyczko]

I enjoy GiV's sensibility - he is documenting the current museum of the human condition. Good work!

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Good way to put jt

[@rickw3517]

👍 Thanks for taking me along it was fun.

[@Mrlarzvegaz]

This is why I love this channel, as the GIV , shows us all aspects, and includes historic buildings, communities etc.. Artwork, Cars, history, memoribilia etc.. GIV is the VIP ! Cheers from Norway with some dna from Schleswig-Holstein.

[@firevike2420]

LA, the land of endless dreams and possibilities… Only for GIV!!! Thanks for another great and REAL video Mike!

[@ronadkins488]

Get some rest, Mate, you did great ✔👍

[@illmsg77]

You do you GIV. People who dont understand never will. You have an eye bro, dont ever change.

[@rebeccavoss01]

It would be interesting to see if the city clean up the mess properly ,or just leave it . Seeing as the rest of the surrounding areas look like a bombs hit it.

[@AnomalyFoxx]

They'll most likely leave it to get worse.

[@JoanneDP]

I totally understand why you feel the way you do about taking picture. I’m the same way. All the beauty there is. Such beauty in it all. You’re right, some people just don’t understand. Keep up the amazing work. Pack on the views because you deserve it. ❤️

[@soonerbmama6727]

Please do not give the negative, whiny comments any attention. You are perfect. So many of us are not able to go where you have gone for various reasons. That they have time to stop and spew negativity, it just shows how unhappy they are in their own lives

[@macwacha8415]

Thank you for going to DTLA & showing these images. I wouldn’t have seen them without you. I do love the pictures & I also see the art in them. I love DTLA & CA & I appreciate what you do. 🫶🏼❤️

[@IvanJay]

Thank you for posting. :) Ivan

[@bonniewilkins3419]

This is exciting! (But I hope no one is hurt).

[@janetceniza8091]

husband speaking age 80, your pictures today are tomorrow's history of what LA was like.

[@ObscureSampology]

It's awesome getting some info on skid row here in Australia. Cheers German 🎉

[@Maggies87]

I wish my dad was still here to shove Mike’s videos from yesterday and today. He volunteered from the miid 70’s and into the 80’s at Harbor Lights on skid row (now closed) and he headed a project to upgrade a women’s residential rehab center, an old masonry building, to meet current earthquake code. Time has certainly marched on…it was an apocalyptic scene on these familiar streets.

[@MashaT22]

I hope the owners of these factories will build back better and stronger with the insurance money. I can’t believe some of those plants from that mini garden are still alive - would be a wonderful sign of hope to take those living plants and replant them wherever these businesses move to (maybe they’d need to be temporarily housed somewhere else until then). Or maybe you could go rescue those plants and give them to the LAFD units who risked their own lives to put inside their firehouses as a symbol of new life growing from the ashes. You could buy new planters and decorate them with your own spin. I bet LAFD would be very moved by such a gesture and would love to decorate the firehouse with some plants they saved.

[@emean8299]

Be safe always and Stay blessed🙏🌼🌻

[@theneutralground1694]

Thanks for the recap, i love your perspective with the GIV on the scene, better than the news, Be Safe and looking forward to the next video !

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Your doing great!😊

[@lexa_power]

I understand and your job is to film stuff to get views!!! If people don’t like your videos they can simply not watch. You have so many fans who do enjoy your content, keep up the great work! Loved seeing the flower district. I live in the Valley and don’t get downtown as often as I’d like. Lot of history! Thanks for updating us about everything after the fire.

[@kevinkennedy6832]

Thanks for the update. Stay safe out there. I’ll be in LA in a week hope to run in to ya!!!

[@MOVIE1MAN1]

Thank you for these videos always! I grow evermore appreciative of the basic amenities and day to day opportunities that arise in my life!

[@cooldesertbreeze23]

WOW Fire 🔥 was bigger than I thought... THE ROOF THE ROOF THE ROOF IS ON FIRE... Sing.. so sad to see all the destruction. I love when you take pics and the Enhanced ones appear right afterwards.. So very Cool Mike :D I love the Graffiti and all the artwork too. You have a great eye to capture it all. Danke

[@badflyer6]

GIV you always show everything so we can decide for ourselves what we think happened. I would make a quest that a homeless person started the fire. I feel for the shop owners that are trying to make a living. Your insurance rates must be through the roof. I wish the people of LA all the best in getting things changed for the good of LA.

[@mdoy5667]

Mayor Bass will spend millions and increase the homeless population. Yet it's not her money. Burn baby burn. Put them in the Newsome mansion we pay for that too.

[@timwilkinson2797]

No its porb the shop ppl arter insurance $

[@AnomalyFoxx]

The homeless need housing and medical health services, that's how it gets fixed.

[@roxannmapes-clute4669]

You do you. If they want to follow, they will. I love going on a walk with you. Thank you for all you do. And hope you Mom is doing well.

[@marcustmachado]

German in Venice loves to take a walk on the wild side of L.A.. Great videos man.

[@user-rx4gi2mh7h]

No words for this kind of destruction 😢. So many people in our world have mental issues, not surprised at all, just very sad. Stay safe, Mike, and finally take some rest. ❤

[@MOVIE1MAN1]

It really is sad; those pharmaceutical drugs can really damage you permanently. Though, I strongly suspect assisting them off whatever they're addicted in combination with optimal nutrition will really reverse that perceivably irreversible damage.

[@user-rx4gi2mh7h]

@@MOVIE1MAN1 This sounds good 👍, but the reality is: once addicted, just a few folks can find a way out of this dilemma. Just thinking, for how long is this problem is going on? If brain cells are damaged, there is no way back to normality. And quite frankly spoken: Who in our society really cares? It is all about "money making", unfortunately!

[@MOVIE1MAN1]

@@user-rx4gi2mh7h Unfortunate, I wish I could help assist every single one of these people. First and foremost they must find within themselves the very possibility of something better before that can happen. Coming from someone who is currently recovering from addiction, the only solution for me is by bettering my personal relationship with my creator. I hope and pray these people get to experience the same opportunities I have!

[@lisad476]

Thanks to our First Responders...what would we do without them.

[@mmccartney6579]

GIV, your videos and "reporting" is WAY better than the 6 o'clock news on TV. You deserve an EMMY! Cheers! :)

[@nomadvision9416]

As an Aussie Photographer, Id like to thank you. Last time i was there was 2000. has changed a bit, but wish i was there now when i see your vids. cheers

[@saschablodau7995]

Tanks for the real pictures from Los Angeles, greetings from Munich Germany 😎👍

[@heatherwhatever7714]

Wow. I walked the dog and my internet was down. Watching now.

[@allie2907]

Thanks for the update!

[@mikepelz7004]

Thank You Mike, you are so talented ! Love the videos.

[@Niners70]

Love your channel bro. Good work bringing these videos

[@RobBenjaminMusic]

My favorite LA German by a mile

[@dianachanner5782]

I love your videos Mike. These are the parts of America that is the most interesting. Thanks mate. Keep them coming.. cheers from Australia, the land of Oz 😊😊

[@pamelagideon7762]

Listen to your gut , it never lies. You do what you enjoy doing, do not worry about what anybody says. This is your thing we are all different in what we like and do. I enjoy your content, and I think your collection is awesome. I like old things. There use to be a show on TV called salvage, I loved it. It was about these men that would salvage anything they could find and make something really unusual. So keep on doing what you like 👍.

[@gaylefaulkner2360]

You just keep doing what you do GIV. I love your stuff.

[@carolstevens9369]

Love your channel GIV!! And nothing wrong walking and showing us what the scene looks like!!! 😊😊😊

[@rrh2918]

I just happened to catch your vidieo last night. Very good, thank you.

[@mlss1229]

Thank you for thw update mr giv 👍

[@davidfalk8953]

thank you brother ,another great video keep up the great job

[@dadman9492]

You are doing a social service. Keep it up!! 👍

[@joangravel2436]

Thanks for the update

[@vernettapalmer9412]

Thanks for the follow up

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

Thanks for the update.

[@billquick9053]

Love the aftermath vid GIV! 😊👍Great work!❤

[@StarWarsThrowbacks]

Wow I can’t remember the last time I’ve set foot in DTLA.

[@litaperna1128]

You work hard.

[@lancmac]

Mike... Thanx for reporting... You are doing what local news should be doing. Thank you for the video

[@meredithgies9080]

I love watching you video things I am also curious about. Plus you are informing us of what is happening.

[@bagbros1]

GIV is our man on the spot and don't see any problem with the GIV capitalizing on his efforts THIS IS AMERICA!

[@slizzardlizzard3606]

GIV, could be German In VEGAS! We'd love to have you here! ❤

[@germaninvenice]

Soon

[@woop2235]

Why not🤷🏻‍♀️ it’s not that far away 😉🥰👍🏽🌴🌊🌵🌵🌵

[@eelkeplantinga7158]

Or San Francisco

[@71spazz]

I don't usually give to people who just stand out there with the sign but hopefully somebody gave that juggler some money 😊

[@jeanwoodhouse6456]

I never understand why people go through life justifying their existence. You are an artist- you have different eyes. We are lucky to get a peek through them. Carry on!!!!

[@jasminespencer3992]

Come on now that juggler was pretty good he deserves a dollar

[@wopwops0482]

Los Angeles is like an open air post apocalyptic movie set.

[@paulwilliams2024]

Stupid people and democrats have destroy Los Angeles and California

[@matthewfarmer2520]

Hi Mike 👋😊 thank you for sharing 😢 it is sad to see this burnt 🔥 out warehouse, how everything looks, your camera work is awesome, stay safe and take break. And shave 🪒 lol😊

[@KutWrite]

Mike: My dad was from Frankfurt AM and loved barbed wire. He connected it with the Karl May cowboy novels he read as a kid. maybe something like that influences you, too.

[@germaninvenice]

Yes it did

[@milliemusic]

I love these videos keep up the good content 🤙🏾

[@mattgaming8717]

Thanks GIV. .always good content and locations. Wish LA was better. But we need the attention

[@eileenhaslof1696]

Mike! This is soooo awesome! You're recording history here! God Bless You...❤ And Stay Safe.. ❤

[@uhhhmm1]

Cool video. Sad about that fire, but thanks for bringing us the city of LA!