Raging Multi-Vehicle Fire Spreads to Studio City Apartment Building

[@falcosparverius1]

These apartment buildings with units above carports should be required to install a sprinkler system to reduce the damage from these types of fires.

[@carolined5923]

They are a death trap an accident waiting to happen over all the cars.

[@davidpowersjung-powersasso967]

Electrical fires are put out by sand

[@brendanstoran7555]

If it was an EV fire sprinkler systems wouldn’t make much difference, it’s unreal the way they go up and the intensity that they burn at

[@falcosparverius1]

@@brendanstoran7555 The fire dept put out the fire pretty quickly, it was likely not a battery fire. But even if it was a lithium battery fire, a sprinkler system above the garage will cool the surroundings down to minimize the damage to the structure until all the energy is released from the battery pack.

[@brendanstoran7555]

@@falcosparverius1 I hope nobody was injured, any fire especially in a confined space is bad news

[@jschudel777]

Kudos to the cameraman for holding the camera steady.

[@RiiDii]

...and not calling 911? They're filming, not helping, and not calling. I'm not saying they have to, but I won't give them kudos.

[@ajmoody6399]

​@@RiiDiiI'm not sure that there was much that could have been done and I'm sure by the looks of the young lady running around in the video on her on phone flipping out that she had the 911 call covered. Kudos to the C.M they seriously did have a steady hand

[@theoBaba773]

😅

[@cardboardboxification]

@@RiiDii don't worry buba 40 people called 911

[@jimmelka8132]

@@user-ry1vi1jc7o My thoughts exactly. The "Forensic Files" where the kid set like 40 fires and then always came back to watch. And others.

[@Gordy-fj1jy]

A perfect example of how fast a fire can spread and how long it takes for a response. Having an accessible fire extinguisher can make a big difference.

[@boblatkey7160]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Gordy-fj1jy]

@@wilburcolvin9322 Pretty big. We have one at my job near the gas pumps. It probably weighs 15 pounds 🧯

[@dang48]

@@Gordy-fj1jy True. Not many people though know how to use one and extinguishers over 10 pounds can be difficult to hold and operate for many people. A sprinkler system would be the better choice.

[@BillKrayer12thMan]

It looks like it was an EV fire, hence the sparking and popping. Extinguisher won't do anything.

[@tibedog5629]

I would never rent a house or an apartment that is over a car port for this exact reason

[@Jacklyn-zc8dc]

Bet it's from a worthless electric car?

[@starkiller1782]

Probably started from an electric car battery

[@bryantrose2256]

Hailstorm, falling trees can damage your car in the open.

[@mikehoysler4322]

@@bryantrose2256a hailstorm in LA…mmm, bet that hasn’t happened in 150 years. You gotta park somewhere & off-street parking is a bonus in that neighborhood. Yeah it’s a bummer your stuff got burned up through no fault of your own but that’s where insurance comes in.

[@stevenmitchell1]

@GarbanzoDragon That's because you're stuck in the American Outback with a low-wage job.

[@liberatedwoman]

This is why one should never live above parked vehicles, apartment or house! So sad.

[@chuckdawit]

Probably didn't come from the cars, but the building.

[@alanbiancardi2531]

But it is LA so no loss

[@PlumbNutz]

That's most apartments in LA

[@aday1637]

How many homeless were living in that garage? Using meth? Making meth?

[@SideB1984]

@@chuckdawitin the description, it says the first call was for a car fire, then the second call was that it had spread to structure.

[@firedude5135]

Hey lady the screaming really helps, thanks.

[@FlyingAceAV8B]

The world revolves around her…no one is losing their shit in this video apparently.

[@davidmorgan1963]

What a stupid woman she is. Grow up.

[@thanosianthemadtitanic]

​@@FlyingAceAV8BI need someone in my life as reliable as the screaming lady

[@devonkennedy1386]

@@thanosianthemadtitanic To be honest what else is someone going to do in the same situation

[@garybeck-t3v]

@@devonkennedy1386 Nothing. That's all you CAN do. No need to scream and act like a mental patient.

[@MikaelaSimone]

Forget the cars I hope everyone in the complex and nearby complexes are safe.

[@richardmorris7063]

Don't worry,the cars are all ceramic coated! That stuff works wonders..

[@DimereseiniNRobbyRavouvou]

many cars parked but only one resident was running around in this video weird indeed are they inside sleeping or what

[@Dan-xx5jq]

except for the Tesla.

[@pvt.2426]

'Forget the cars ..." That's easy for you to say, when it's NOT your car.

[@daylightdaylight6612]

I hope everybody is safe and the cat also

[@charleschamberlain7399]

This is why parking garages should have sprinkler systems

[@brianhawk1854]

Lithium fires are class d they react with water

[@KevinLyons-gn7eu]

@@brianhawk1854 what keeps popping in the fire

[@pazsion]

thats what im wondering... its part of the code... and would have smothered the fire. and prevented building damage... less spread. thats the only reason it got white hot and big...

[@jed-henrywitkowski6470]

@@KevinLyons-gn7eu Popcorn.

[@jed-henrywitkowski6470]

@@KevinLyons-gn7eu Tires.

[@kylieharrison3782]

I wonder if there were storage areas in the garage too. That would be a prime spot for a fire to start and no one be aware for the longest time.

[@dang48]

Heat detectors as part of the fire alarm system would provide that detection. Not to mention, sprinkler system, would also provide not only detection but would help control the fire's spread until the fire department arrives.

[@LoLa-OR]

I can't believe how fast the building and all 5 cars went up. I hope the missing kitty was found alive and ok.

[@JakeW26]

Fires can double in size every 30 seconds. Become life threatening in just 2 minutes. A house can be totally engulfed in just 5 minutes.

[@jackfrost-lh7tn]

I lost my pet spider

[@AlfieDoug]

@@jackfrost-lh7tn With only one functioning brain cell I am sure your spider will find you first.

[@sammyjimsmith6100]

I distinctly did not hear gas tanks exploding

[@qpwodkgh2010]

Having been a fire fighter, when they say get out immediately, they are not lying.

[@skytechbits]

I brother lives in Studio City. I hope he is okay. So sad to see but people have to protect their life by staying back. Brave firemen working hard deserve so much credit and respect.

[@SeekingGreetings]

Prayers lifted for you all. 🥀😢🙏🏽

[@BMFstudiosNYC]

Well, as we all know... when there's a relatively small fire in one building in a city, naturally, that means everyone in the city is in danger. I have a friend in Arizona which is right next to CA... hope he's okay 🤔

[@Chris-of6xm]

​@@BMFstudiosNYCscrew you mr. Bmf you're being sarcastic. How can you be like that in a time like this when my family is only a mere thousand miles away from there they could be in danger too. Shame on you

[@BMFstudiosNYC]

@@Chris-of6xm thots 'en preys

[@PomonaCabby]

@@BMFstudiosNYC 🤣😂

[@latinworldexplorer]

To the person who shot the entire video: thanks for doing it in landscape mode. To the firefighters: thanks for the amazing job you do. To everyone involved: I hope nobody was harmed. Including pets (the lady’s cat amongst them). I can’t help but wonder if it was an EV charging that started the fire.

[@JariJuslin]

EVs are less likely to catch fire than petrol cars, and none of those even looked like EVs.

[@aidenplaysyt2613]

None of them were even EVs......

[@Pro-Deo]

@latinworldexplorer it could have been a spray/can/container that possessed and caused a harmful explosion if the conditions were right. I heard of that recently. but it could have been anything, a cigarette, ins fraud.. but your love for everyone and the cat is really what moved me!❤

[@serdna9307]

​@@JariJuslinreally? You are a democrat for sure😂😂

[@serdna9307]

Don't pay attention to the stupid comments denying it was originated from an EV ..IT WAS A TESLA FOR SURE

[@richystar2001]

Insurance companies are now flat out canceling policies if you park EVs in an underground car park. Condo owners will not allow you to park EVs in underground car parks.

[@ericbrown8916]

Funny. Those are ALL gas powered cars.

[@Tmfreeland]

Funny..report says 5 cars damaged. Only see 4? Funny....​@ericbrown8916

[@pixels303at-odysee9]

​​@@ericbrown8916smarty pants.. you do know what government is attempting to do by forcing auto manufacturers to use lithium as a power source? Auto manufacturers cannot seem to sell any. Wonder why? Nope, didn't think so.

[@muskrat3291]

Gas/diesel cars are 60X more likely to catch fire than an EV.

[@aday1637]

EV's 448 times more likely to catch fire than gas/diesel cars.

[@jeeperp3926]

The panic of realizing you only have liability insurance on your car.

[@CA-ew2om]

This is exactly why if you take full coverage off, you should at least leave comprehensive coverage. It’s cheap and covers things out of your control - fire, theft, vandalism.

[@cagneybillingsley2165]

another ev success story

[@jeeperp3926]

@@cagneybillingsley2165 😆

[@lrich8181]

@@CA-ew2om Make sure it's zero deductible comp!

[@kevinthetruckdriver353]

#1) I know it's LA. 911 is having problems. It took the fire department a long time to get there. #2) Anybody who only had Collusion. Should find out who's car start

[@ThaStonedGardner]

Great video. Even greater reporting on the who, what, when, where, and why. Your details are phenomenal.

[@keepit9762]

I hope everybody inside the apartments are OK 🙏🏽

[@southernoregoncatmom6519]

Me,too!

[@wilsjane]

Since the parking spaces were original, there would be 6 inches of concrete separating the apartments and exit leading from them. Even in a serious fire, this should give one hour of separation.

[@Tinyfish1386]

Yes I agree that fire blew up rapidly. 😢

[@Tinyfish1386]

If one of those cars is electric tesla. Tesla said not to park it in a garage because of the issue they blow up. They can also blow by over charging

[@robertgardner-x7y]

@@Tinyfish1386 Car manufacturers use so much combustible materials than ever. Fire resistant materials are not used due to higher cost.

[@kingdeecash0074]

The way the first fireman scans the situation was smooth 😂

[@croiners4166]

They know what they’re doing!❤

[@ebayerr]

Yes He was a smooth operator

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

And while he did so, someone drove past the truck?? FFS people, stay out of thier way!

[@chrislom5288]

"yup, that's a fire alright..."

[@JNAGSVA]

He just wanted to check if there really was a fire !!

[@nuada1067]

The amount of people saying EV this and EV that, fail to realize just how many things can cause fires, it could have been a faulty wall outlet or overhead light, or heck could have been someone that forgot to full put out a cigarette, you never know

[@mtl2la347]

Yeah. No EV started that fire yet the imbeciles seem to know better. SMH.

[@jameso1447]

The fire was spread so evenly across the vehicles it was likely arson. But the film starts too late to really see where it started.

[@krashd]

The people saying "EV this" and "EV that" have an agenda to push, they don't care about facts and never will. Cancerous misinformation-spreading maggots that they are.

[@fredloplano8705]

OR. !! It could be a E V😮😊

[@SummerSky786]

I would not have been worried about my car, but my home

[@lazerbubbles3630]

Like girl stop crying over your car , how about your home!

[@rhobot75]

I went thru a big earthquake once. Until you are in it, you have no clue what you will think. As I escaped with my life down an external staircase- house collapsed, instant homelessness- I saw the carport swinging crazy and I was literally crying out, "No no not my car!" No one should pretend to lecture people what to do or think in these horrific situations.

[@JustMe-bg3gn]

Possibly her only transportation to work

[@laurie7689]

@@JustMe-bg3gn Transportation is not quite as important as a roof over your head, your food, your clothing, your cash and credit cards, your unique personal belongings and records, obviously your pets, etc.

[@richardmorris7063]

My home burned down ten yrs ago, the Red Cross gave me two nights in a motel. They do more for illegal immigrants in this Country than citizens.

[@SJSPosts]

Its amazing how many dumb pedestrians are casually walking by getting in the way

[@GardenDude1]

And camera operators.

[@ChristopherHedum-js8eg]

California. Democrats. Trump24.

[@David-ei1fs]

The police should be on the scene to control that. And take away that hysterical woman who keeps dramatically screaming.

[@karenreinhold41]

@@David-ei1fs She gives women a bad name. She should be happy she is alive. Things can be replaced.

[@SocialistDistancing]

You should see NYC. It's like nothing out of the ordinary for them. Pedestrians just keep on with their day.

[@lithgowlights859]

Amazing how quick the fire was knocked down with water. A simple sprinkler system could have massively reduced the damage

[@davidperry970]

Cars were a total loss long before the girl started screaming her car was burning.

[@JariJuslin]

Cars were total losses already when the video started.

[@raincoast9010]

Chicks got'a scream...

[@John-ou4rm]

She was (£&--£) annoying.

[@spitfirenutspitfirenut4835]

@@John-ou4rmI thought she was annoying too. Imagine being married to that?

[@John-ou4rm]

​@@spitfirenutspitfirenut4835 It's basically a mental health issue. To be consumed by emotion without any form of rational override.

[@ingridroyce]

The female screaming should not run towards the fire when she saw her car on fire as I saw her do two times but instead should help evacuate the building with all Pets.

[@SamWilkinsonn]

Women ☕️

[@SamWilkinsonn]

People/animals could be burning alive and she’s crying about her car lmao. Too many people are so materialistic that it should be classed as a mental disorder.

[@DaleDix]

It's a female in LA. That's all you're going to get.

[@roamiblu1833]

@@SamWilkinsonn Stop! Just stop.

[@johnpatrick9552]

Prolly her EV that started it 🔥🔥

[@joecaca4136]

Working in the fire industry as a fire inspector, who regularly inspected and tested fire hydrants... I'm surprised how long it took them to get water on that building. Looked like some scrambling on their part but it does not take long to put the hose on and turn the valve over. I was timing them because it usually can be done within 45 seconds if you have experience. But in all my years, I have not ever seen or heard of fireman training with fire hydrants. I say this because hydrants are inspected by contractors who are licensed within fire safety industry.

[@virgilhilts3924]

What on earth are you babbling about?

[@joecaca4136]

@virgilhilts3924 their ineptitude I suppose???

[@dang48]

Perhaps the fire hydrants were blocked by people parking their cars in front of them. That would cause a delay in getting hoses connected.

[@dang48]

@joecaca4136 Perhaps fire hydrants blocked by cars parked in front of them.

[@virgilhilts3924]

@@joecaca4136 Says the 🤡 who clearly has no clue what he's babbling about

[@brendajefferson5984]

Oh, my God. I pray everyone is okay, vehicles can be replaced! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@regand7830]

Not everyone can replace their vehicles, in this economy...and insurance being what it is. My neighbor's cat converter was stolen from his 2003 Honda...nearly six years ago. And he hasn't been able to afford another car since. He's in his 60's. So am I. Work gets sporadic and difficult to get. Especially for gig workers. I don't know how this fire started. But the jails have let out firebugs. And sometimes homeless people have been the most responsible for so many fires. Of course a life is more important than a car. But not to criminals it isn't.

[@EastsideSILENCER777]

Some vehicles are made anymore so no they can’t.

[@PikaChu-fy5pt]

I guess they don't realize that emoji is a "high five" not hands clasped together. I agree with the sentiment though...

[@MC-ww2tv]

It doesn't matter where someone lives or who they are; losing a car right now can be absolutely devastating. I have seen two families lose their cars to fires and it had nothing to do with EVs and it was in the state of PA where having a car is absolutely essentional for work and everything else...it can happen anywhere. losing your car, your home, and then potentially your job because of no transportation....I don't wish that on anyone. A lot of people are struggling and lowered their insurance coverage to deal with the costs: this is happening everywhere. To everyone judgeing her for screaming about her car: it was 4am and this is what she woke up to. She saw the cars on fire and may have thought it was just the cars and hadn't spread to the building yet; reacting in a way that is seemingly illogical, or even overly hysterical for the wrong reason, is completely normal in a situation like this, epecially when you have just been jolted out of sleep. This is exactly why emergency response people have so many hours of active training; they have to train to react calmly in these situations. Fires happen everywhere, to anyone one, at any time, for many reasons and they always have. Bravo to the firefighters.

[@sharonroller8849]

Very well said

[@fremontpathfinder8463]

If I lost my car right now and had to buy a new one I would have car payments for years and the interest rate would be high

[@dy6682]

Seems like a slow response from the fire dept ? That fire was super quick!

[@ralphcramdenjl]

10 buck 2 was closer imjs

[@timothyreed8417]

How long should it take for them to respond?

[@mb.4]

@@timothyreed8417this was proper response time. People just say shit.🤦🏽‍♂️

[@JWellsUp]

Thank God everyone made it out alive. I hope and pray 🙏🏻 the affected people will be able to recover for the damages. And hope their kitty is okay too. Amen God Bless

[@thebigmon]

Will this show up on the car’s carfax report?

[@patmcbride9853]

The report prints out burnt paper

[@shirlynewberry6788]

LOL !!

[@k.chriscaldwell4141]

_Is but a scrape._

[@CEOkiller]

The report smells like burning gasoline…

[@Paul-z9y7n]

That's a hot one!

[@The13April1987]

OMG!! I hope that lady's cat is safe.

[@Demiurg_D]

Absolutely! Moreover, she contains two dogs 😄😄

[@iralien2]

How horrible for those people. Lost everything they owned including their cars. Thank God everyone survived. Poor little cat😢.

[@alanbiancardi2531]

Oh well. It is Cali, no loss

[@New-bw4kz]

The cars are insured, the built is insured

[@Leviatiemily]

Cat!?

[@JohnnysChingaderas]

Every single person living in an apartment or house or whatever has to make a plan in case of a fire or emergency, you have to practice this every so often so it can become a muscle memory when it does happen, this is the only way to get your family and pets out safely! Be calm and focused! Materialistic things can be replaced, your life or family cannot!

[@bordersw1239]

Just about the only sensible comment here!

[@3rdandlong]

The insurance companies are not going to be happy about this.

[@Karina_Engr]

😮😢 I hope all the animals and people are ok.

[@laurie7689]

My daughter and me just had our cat put down today as she was too sick to be saved by the vet. Now, I hear this woman say she left one of her cats in the apartment. 😟🐱

[@thomream1888]

@@laurie7689 I'm sorry for the loss of a good friend. My cat has been with me every step of my cancer fight. I've got a GREAT wife, but a SUPER cat! It's so hard to say goodbye, but when they hurt, it's time. Be comforted knowing your kitty is no longer in pain, even as your own heart aches.

[@ajosephbaumhauer4071]

The eye witness said “I have no idea how it started “ but the commenters do ?

[@AshleighGraceOmari]

I was thinking the same thing 😂😂😂😂

[@CD_OO1]

Well based on exp one would def make such assessment

[@glenturney4750]

Gas vehicle's fuel tanks would've been blowing up and firefighters wouldn't have been risking running up close to them in case they got blown out of their boots.

[@Ken_McIntosh]

@@glenturney4750 LoL, you watch to many TV shows and movies

[@Jacklyn-zc8dc]

​@@Ken_McIntoshyou watch too much MSM!

[@hughjass-pz3cp]

i rushed over here to post an EV comment, and damn, everyone beat me to it.

[@TheMusicHeals.kjhjhhg]

and like the rest of them your cluess hate filed Amerizan. ZERO EV involved. NOT ONE., but keep talking snowflake

[@jabreck1934]

All you sheep share the same brain!!! All fires are now because of EV‘s👍🤡

[@carolinematusevich889]

Except that none of those vehicles appear to be EV. Where would they hook it up at an antiquated apartment building? You people are really at a loss of critical thinking skills, huh?

[@shirlynewberry6788]

LOL

[@lefantomer]

@@carolinematusevich889 Not as much as the EV junkies are...

[@TheGiggleMasterP]

Love the firefighter who walks around the corner to check "yep its on fire" then walks away

[@albertsidneyjohnston5164]

What do you want him to do? No hose, no water, no fire extinguisher. His job was to reconnoiter.

[@truthiscensored]

He gotta see what is going on first, and see what type of strategy to use so other property don't get damaged

[@poppajoebeneckesr7573]

Its called " Size up read a book on fire ops....geez

[@PlumbNutz]

Yeah they didn't seem like they were in a particular hurry as usual. Probably still trying to wake up, tired from working their second job or commuting in from another state.

[@joywest8411]

Old days their hoses were quick as a Bunny! 😢

[@Maria-EstherEsparza]

This tragic video illustrates EXACTLY why I would NEVER live in a multi-unit building with internal parking beneath.

[@tookitogo]

If it’s a masonry building, not a huge danger. The US’s penchant for building wood-frame apartment complexes is lunacy to me. :/

[@jeffambrose5244]

Two words electric vehicles will destroy the planet

[@loligagger85]

@@jeffambrose5244 thats 8 words tard

[@dstrome]

@@jeffambrose5244 1) That was five words 2) None of those were electric 3) You're an idiot 4) Go to 1.

[@trailingupwards]

I used to. A person's car caught on fire because it was leaking gas. Same situation as this. Luckily it did not burn the building down, or start any other cars on fire. There were no cars parked close to it.

[@David-ei1fs]

Ugh, her "lucky" friend having to endure her histrionic screaming on the phone..

[@Youtubecensoredmyusername]

lol, the way she screamed at the fire like she was somehow getting it to chill out. Like her breath was going to put it out 😂

[@brittanyvmartinez1587]

LOL "HISTRIONIK" WTF LOL?????!!!!!

[@aktchungrabanio6467]

@@brittanyvmartinez1587 OH FUCK YES!!!

[@robin_holden]

@@brittanyvmartinez1587 I'd tell you to use an online dictionary but since you can't even correctly spell a word that's literally in front of your face, I don't think even that would help.

[@coreym162]

@@brittanyvmartinez1587 He's bitter. He needs a Snickers...

[@Sgt_Bill_T_Co]

Your fire service is so unbelievable.First fireman 'Er yes it is a fire'

[@wilsjane]

What you say is partly true, but when a fire is serious, they immediately get additional trucks dispatched from further afield.

[@mtnride4930]

First FF was a trucker. Trucks have no water. Captain probably told him to see what was on the backside.

[@mikeconey2164]

Idiot. What sort of fire, what is alight, dangerous chemicals etc. You would be killed the second day.

[@thanosianthemadtitanic]

that man took one look as said I quit😂

[@doughboy4681]

Same guy complaining about the fireman are the same ones who doesn't pull over for emergency vehicles with their lights and sirens on

[@eddiegardner8232]

That carport should have had sprinklers on the ceiling. Should be mandatory for any carport/garage under apartments. Those people were living above a hundred gallons of gasoline.

[@AshMc1970]

Honey, it’s a freaking car, it can be replaced. A home with all your belongings is a different story. I pray no one was harmed

[@musicnerd72]

Priorities are different in L.A.

[@PontiacBonneville-v6j]

I got the sense her apartment was above the garage?

[@karenreinhold41]

Yeah, but it might have been the BMW.

[@ErinIsReal]

Not mine! it's 1 of 88

[@Dan-xx5jq]

and I bet she owned a Tesla.

[@HoboEAT]

California auto insurance rates are high enough already for these people.

[@shartman3612]

They should probably keep voting blue no matter who tho right?

[@Belenshares]

@@shartman3612Florida Insurance rates are also through the roof, and it’s most definitely not a blue state.

[@ronaldsmith6829]

This is nuts! I find it hard to believe it took so long for them to respond!

[@corpsgrinder323]

they want to have danger in their work give it a sec it will spread thats what she did

[@mcfirebug]

actually it was a quick response and they had water on the fire very quickly

[@opinionated4219]

They were up and running within six minutes after the filming began. Maybe you know when the fire was first reported?

[@garybeck-t3v]

Yeah, they should be able to get there in SECONDS!!

[@cynthiasmith4130]

Too long to get there.....

[@Emily_Paris]

This is not only sad but scary. As bad as it is, I’m just hoping no one got hurt. Material things can be replaced, people can’t. No EV’s for me thank you. Thank you fire fighters and first responders.

[@WhiteNoise493]

They are all gas vehicles ffs

[@9caplad]

The cars were not EV.

[@mikeconnor3602]

You can not see the 5th car, so it's not possible to assume the 5th car wasn't an EV. The story reported 5 cars destroyed, at the beginning we see 4 cars. I googled this story and 4 or 5 articles that reported on it said it was under investigation. It could well have been an EV but it's not confirmed or it's being downplayed.

[@WhiteNoise493]

@mikeconnor3602 Okay, but regardless, as a firefighter, every car/truck fire I've ever fought has been a gas or diesel vehicle, so your point is moot. Combustion vehicles catch on fire frequently without needing to be in a wreck. It's not really unless an EV's batteries get damaged in a crash that you really run the risk of them catching fire. If it does catch fire, then god help you but they don't catch fire just sitting there.

[@francismarion6400]

​@@WhiteNoise493It was an ev that started it

[@FDGAMERMartin]

As a 24yr.Fire Vet.they could used the deck gun to flank the fire,But what kills me is If you have an active fire already be masked up ready to attack the fire.timing on attack was so slow,S.M.H.

[@marpsr]

It did seem to me like they were taking their sweet time and not really hurrying

[@timsteinkamp2245]

I thought the same thing but then this building is gone so it is just stopping the spread to neighboring properties, correct? People think they should put out the original fire but you don't want to live in it or save the stuff in it, just let it burn up so it is less garbage.

[@Useaname]

They were really unprofessional

[@mtnride4930]

Agree, 30 years on the job. When I was a firefighter you were expected to be masked up and ready to go as soon as you got off the rig. I expected my crews to be the same way when I was a captain. I think that the rigs now do not have BA'S in the seats they are now in cabinets which takes time. A deck gun would be good especially with that hydrant right there could have darkened it down just by dumping the tank. I have done that a number of times works pretty well. Thanks for your service

[@chrissilcox5009]

Masking up in the rig is a big no no

[@zombiegirlfanter]

I feel so sorry for the people in that building. I hope everyone made it out .. And I hope the cat is ok

[@kevinstenger4334]

That was really eye opening. I worked in a large chemical plant and we had our own fire department. Most of the guys were volunteer firefighters in the township fire departments in the area and they were much quicker responding to fires, getting hose lines going, getting their SCBA’s on and getting the fire out. At least they saved the foundation on this one.

[@dropbagit]

Well maybe if people voted to increase the fire department budget they could afford to have stations in LA that aren't so spread out. Especially in the valley

[@gamingtonight1526]

That woman - over and over, "that's my car!, that's my car!!". She's trying to talk the fire out!

[@New-bw4kz]

Typical Karen

[@soyboyd4139]

@@New-bw4kzSo overused that it doesn’t even make sense anymore smh

[@dancingtrout6719]

some woman react that way they are in hysterics , when watching a bad scene

[@wyntresorrow403]

No she isn’t. She’s saying it’s her car that is on fire. Go get a refill at cvs

[@wyntresorrow403]

@@New-bw4kz clueless 🤡

[@tommyjames3993]

I can't believe all that fire equipment and only 2 firemen had water hoses, it's a miracle no one was hurt

[@scvandy3129]

"tommyjames3993," I can't believe it took S O V E R Y , V E R Y L O N G to respond; when one considers the fire companies on Vineland Ave. and Whitsett Ave. are both less than a mile WAY !!

[@timothyreed8417]

@@scvandy3129 How long should it take for them to respond? You can look up the average response times on their web site…

[@PP-mz4hv]

I hope everybody was safe, including pets.

[@MrHappyMickey]

Most of that will buff right out

[@glenturney4750]

How do you buff out melted plastic? 😃

[@sarcasticnews1195]

@@glenturney4750 Toothpaste.

[@shirlynewberry6788]

LOL

[@Jimmythefish577]

Oh, such an original comment….

[@MarinCipollina]

Fires can be terrifying.. I walked past a victorian building in San Francisco where fire was already coming out one of the windows, and SFFD was not on scene yet..

[@KathrynsWorldWildfireTracking]

What's very unsettling - just how quiet they can be. They often just make gentle, campfire popping noises at first. This video illustrates that. Gives me the chills. Two nearly-deadly house fires I ran to sounded just like that. First one was in a kid's bedroom, with the two 4-6 year olds wandering outside on their own. Fire was out the window, licking at the roof eves. Gently! I first mistook it for a backyard fire - until I realized it's midnight on a Tues. Learned my lesson after that one.

[@John-h7h2i]

On a side note dont run near cars on fire with gas tanks

[@jfrog1979]

Dumb clunge🤣🤤

[@hello_its_me.]

Really???

[@japnikki]

I hope they have comprehensive coverage on their auto policy!

[@markmd9]

Her car was halfway on fire and the lady was worrying that the firefighters won't come in time to save her other half of the car in time 😂😂😂

[@QbutNotTheQ]

It looks like all five cars started on fire about the same time. Suspicious.

[@LindaMerchant-bq2hp]

Arson

[@matthewgodwin3050]

My first thought was that an EV had gone into thermal runaway. Not sure any of them are EVs though, unless one was a hybrid. Arson seems plausible.

[@richardmorris7063]

Probably a jealous homeless person started it.

[@oreillysc1]

I would say so

[@chapstick7387]

Looked to me like the red car had flames coming out of it at first, the rest just seemed surrounded by it.

[@PCLANParty]

For all the people talking about EV cars in this fire, you’ve never lived in Los Angeles or in a wing bat, as they call these units. I say it’s incredibly rare to find one that actually has EV charging in the carport. Also, if you pause the video, the car where the fire originated clearly has an exhaust on the back of it.

[@waynewallace2061]

If this were aq real EV fire the flames would look like they are fired out of a jet. This is not an ev fire.

[@NBZW]

Ok, I’ll buy that but what about the clowns that were helping themselves to other citizens gasoline some years back? The brain trust was storing the ill gotten gains in plastic garbage cans in the apartment closet, caused the whole complex to become ashes. Yup that’s L.A. for you.

[@willicat44]

Damn hybrids!!

[@jessicaanderson7885]

Was it a Kia?

[@stevenchristy3175]

Don’t need a charge port to catch fire dummy

[@_.-AAA-._]

This video perfectly illustrates the differences between men and women.

[@jessihawkins9116]

yeah, women are materialistic and only care about themselves and material objects while men care about providing for their families and keeping them safe.

[@Joker-ig8im]

GOAT Comment 2024 So Far!!!

[@Remember-Death]

Women think that if they *scream* long enough, the fire will magically go out.

[@maxinef6654]

@@Remember-DeathWoman here… definitely agree. Screaming is what we do best 😂😂😂.

[@spitfirenutspitfirenut4835]

@@maxinef6654Especially when you are on your hands and knees.

[@firetrucksrule07]

Praying for all effected by this. Hope that other cat that got left in the apartment is okay

[@marcbyrnes293]

Impressive how fast the fire guys managed to knock it down

[@VantaCanadaBlack]

No mention of EV anywhere in the video? Normal cars burn too.

[@Sirhc2023]

Carports should have sprinkler system

[@sg39g]

It's useless if there is an electric car.

[@bohan9957]

Wow what a drama queen. Screaming hysterically won't make the fire go away honey.

[@KathrynsWorldWildfireTracking]

Her cat is in there...she's a resident.

[@stillbobrb9]

@@KathrynsWorldWildfireTrackingsad to say, if it’s in there, not much could be done. However cats have a way of surviving in such situations….

[@rgrndu]

I saw Planes, Trains, & Automobiles. Those cars are still drivable.

[@victorharden5906]

Would love for the higher ups to come up with a plan for faster response time. These firefighters were kicking butt once on scene. Total praise for these firefighters. Awesome.

[@virgilhilts3924]

How long was the response time?

[@caridadhilaire2048]

People have to report to work and have no cars. The insurance companies refund only a portion and it is tragic.

[@Carnage1975]

This is why you never store ammo with the bullet end facing sideways.

[@cynicannkeel8899]

Most multistory buildings being planned/built in downtown areas have to plan for underground parking because there's not enough street or municipal lot parking available to absorb extra cars new building residents will have.

[@nickakers7985]

I knew as soon as the woman came screaming that there would be at least a few comments about it. It’s really easy to be a couch warrior, but you don’t know her situation. You don’t know if she only has liability insurance, or if she has something important inside of the car. Also, I would assume her apartment is upstairs in the building as well, the description is a little bit unclear, but it seems to indicate that somebody’s pet was still inside, could be hers as well, or another pet or loved one she is unable to get ahold of. Often in a moment of panic people will hyperfocus on one thing, in this case it appears to be her car, even though it is obviously destroyed. On another note, I am seeing a lot of comments about electric cars, it doesn’t look like any of these cars are electric vehicles, I am seeing a Subaru outback, a Hyundai Veloster, a Chevy Cruise, and a BMW sedan, probably a 5 series, maybe a 4 series, but from the taillights alone I can tell it’s pre-electric car era for BMW. Edit: I should’ve watched the whole video before commenting, looks like the BMW is a 5 series, but my comment stands, regardless, definitely pre-electric, also electric BMWs would have a badge indicating so on the vehicle. I can’t for the life of me make it out, but the other car that I originally did not see closest to the wall is, but I find it hard to believe that it’s an electric car being that firefighters are putting water directly on it.

[@starbornhitz122]

Pray nobody got hurt🙏🏾💔🙏🏾

[@disorderlymovement]

Kudos and mad respect for those fire personnel. I watch a lot of fire videos and very rarely do I see fire units use the sense of urgency this team did. They did a good job of putting some hustle into their jobs as they knew there was much more at stake if they did not. Seemed like everyone worked together to get the job done and fire out. Good job LAFD in putting this one down fast.

[@SeekingGreetings]

Prayers lifted for them all. 🥀😢🙏🏽🥀😢🙏🏽

[@bobh6728]

Why was that car driving past the fire truck and almost hitting the firefighter?

[@jeromelandesman]

Fast spreading lucky if building can be saved

[@adriennem7927]

It's gone!

[@timsteinkamp2245]

No one wants to live in it.

[@brianfancher2052]

Why would ppl park a tank of gas under their houses???? Just curious

[@niteshades_promise]

cans of gas are safe, until an arsonist strikes. ive stored a motorcycle and gas cans in my living rm because i didn't have a garage.🍻

[@brianfancher2052]

@@niteshades_promise lol. Risky...but ok...

[@dang48]

Where else are they going to park? Besides, if the gasoline is contained in the vehicle, the vehicle is in good shape (no leaks and no electrical issues), and above all, no arsonists, it's safer than it looks. Not to mention keeping the area clean (no rubbish on the floor etc.) will go a long way towards that.

[@brianfancher2052]

@@dang48 what you say is true. BUT SOMETHING HAPPENED..YUP

[@dang48]

@@brianfancher2052 Yes, something happened all right. And that could be anything that would cause a fire. Perhaps an electrical fault with the car, arson, an electrical fault in the building itself, improper storage of combustibles, a carelessly discarded cigarette butt etc. Fires don't happen, they're caused. Even if there are no cars stored in the garage, a fire can still occur. The only way it can't occur is to tear the building down completely and don't build anything there.

[@KathrynsWorldWildfireTracking]

Attention: Kia / Hundai have recently issued "spontaneous combustion" warnings for their vehicles. No, not their EV's. Old gas ones from 2010-2020 ish. (I don't see one here in the video, but it is worth mentioning, for public awareness.) "Do not park indoors or near any other vehicles/structures." This is only the LATEST chapter of the saga of the incredible, flammable KIA recalls. First, several years ago, they blamed the KIAs undercarriage (while driving on freeways!) fires on faulty fuel injectors. (Which would break off at freeway speeds and spray the engine with fuel.) Class Actions / settlements have already occurred. But now there's ANOTHER safety recall - this time, they blame faulty fuses in circuit boards. The recall notice basically states "if the check engine light comes on, pull over and jump out of your vehicle immediately." Not just EV's, but some gas-powered cars are extremely dangerous. Since KIA / Hundai have not controlled this issue for more than a decade - they are on my "never buy" list. Look it up!

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Take a look. If you're observant you'll see an exhaust system under every car at various points.

[@karendejong3473]

Ive heard this about Hyundai’s also. The red car is a Hyundai.

[@bigrollinghome2091]

won't be long before cars are not allowed to be parked in/under a building. Insurance companies will stop writing policies.

[@DesperateForSanity]

Already happening.

[@raymondmcmillan788]

YEP YOU ARE RIGHT

[@JW-hf9ev]

Lives ruined and a very sad long memory

[@dahinsoncoj]

Never understand why with a secure water source 20' from the pump panel, reposition back a few feet, charge the deckgun, and knock down 90% of the fire with the tank, while making the connection. Over two minutes on scene before water flowing from the 1 3/4" jumpline. Big fire, occupied multi-residetial complex, big water.

[@emilyw842]

I'd be insane if I couldn't save my kitties.

[@jrstf]

Replacement cats are readily available.

[@mro4440]

@@jrstf STOP, just stop...

[@jrstf]

@@TimSmith-sr8fs - I believe that people inherently have value, the rest of the animal world does not, except in their value to a person. What is your belief?

[@jrstf]

@@TimSmith-sr8fs - I'm so sorry you have no kids, I don't either.

[@willcruz3198]

I'm sure your kitty is safe.

[@tweeds6640]

How is she more concerned about her damn car and not the apartments or the people that may still be inside??? WOW!

[@Jimmythefish577]

It’s amazing how the mind works when faced with an incredibly stressful situation….

[@critterc0rner]

Not to mention her other cat that’s still inside the building.

[@starwalk3r]

Maybe she only had liability insurance...I'd be concerned too.

[@bride4jesus0126]

She literally said one of her pets was still inside! Ffs

[@UADOS11]

Probably because without her car, her life is in some ways...over... can't get to work...no work=no money=homelessness.

[@JohnD-JohnD]

Doesn't look like an EV fire. Also looks like the fire was pretty evenly spread at the front of all the cars. Guessing something in front of them caught fire and spread to the cars.

[@brendaquinones7232]

God help these people. I pray no one is hurt✝️🇺🇸

[@pesetamaya3509]

We hope everyone was all right. And we hope the little cat got out of the buildin And is okay. Our prayers go out To the people that live there our fire department and law enforcement worldwide as well. Always a great job brother and one million thumbs up to your channel. As always. And of course, prayers, go out to you every day and night you're out there. From your subscriber OPhilly meboney belly.👍🤠

[@kurtismckemmie4850]

And my property manager tells me that my electric bike is prohibited in the building. But they don't do anything about the electric cars in the parking lot.🤦‍♂️

[@boblatkey7160]

Meanwhile, no electric cars were in the parking lot in the first place. Go back to your Fox News shows

[@dang48]

The electric bike would be too close to the actual living units and had it caught fire, would very well cut off escape. At the very least, a fire in the parking garage would take longer to reach the living units in the building and people have more time to escape.

[@Paul_Wetor]

The cars sound like they are crying out in pain.

[@timsteinkamp2245]

The far left car had it's license plate light on the whole time.

[@drcbeartooths]

wait, is that chick's car on fire here? maybe she should tell someone. 😮

[@koharumi1]

How is the part of the cars on the outside burning? Wonder how hot that is?

[@edwardgarrison5044]

Seemed like it took a awfully long time for FD to arrive 🤔

[@Kris-ib2xt]

You act like they're right next door... stfu until you have done the job

[@dannyventure]

Doubt there was traffic at 4 am - even for Studio City.

[@Jimmythefish577]

I’m saddened by how long it took them to get water on the fire after they arrived.

[@thomream1888]

maybe the idiot on the phone should have called for help instead of being a dumbass...

[@mistiinseattle]

Kudos to those incredible firefighters

[@Useaname]

Really? They were slow

[@PilotInCommand777]

Does anyone know if an electric vehicle started that fire?

[@joshstepp4845]

This is why insurance exists. That chick needs to calm down. Everything is going to be fine.

[@kristinebailey6554]

She said she still has one cat inside. People love their pets!

[@georgeallen7667]

Insurance, their number 9ne job is to deny and lowball claims.

[@Leviatiemily]

......what insurance do you have that makes losing a car perfectly fine 😅

[@annehedonia156]

Unless you can afford replacement cost car insurance, you're getting fck'd on the payout.

[@joshstepp4845]

@@annehedonia156 On a new vehicle, such as hers, you have to have full coverage. Or, at least that is the way it is here in Texas. If she only had liability she is screwed.

[@MatthewWilliams-b1m]

Same reason an attached garage is bad. One fire loose everything.

[@geezerhull]

I have an attached garage and I worry about that. Super safety conscious but one day it may not be enough.

[@gdevelek]

These guys worked fast, job well done.

[@briansmyla8696]

Always at least one running around in a panic, screaming.

[@KathrynsWorldWildfireTracking]

Here cat is in there dude...she's on the phone talking about how her car is fueling the fire that endangers her cat.

[@stellab3828]

Maybe she's freaking out coz she let her auto insurance lapse.

[@kylieharrison3782]

Or she still owes repayments.

[@alsehl3609]

This fire was probably arson. These types of OPEN garages usually don't have things stored in them. The volume of fire and iits uniformity is unusual.

[@erickaholman1371]

I will never buy an ev. What a joke this cars are getting to be. From fires within and not letting you and now to destroying property.

[@hammerdragon4321]

here's a tip install fire sprinkler's in the car port

[@bblegacy]

I can't believe they aren't mandated, especially in a place as regulation happy as California

[@sammyjimsmith6100]

Trouble is, a sprinkler will not douse an ev fire

[@KathrynsWorldWildfireTracking]

@@sammyjimsmith6100 That's why they shouldn't be allowed. EV's will have their day...WHEN THEY'RE SAFE!

[@oscarzepeda1558]

Great video coverage !!!! Best one I’ve seen !!!! That red car was a Nissan Leaf EV car !!!!