{"id":2098728,"date":"2023-11-14T16:09:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T21:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-says-arson-likely-started-massive-fire-under-l-a-freeway\/"},"modified":"2023-11-14T16:11:33","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T21:11:33","slug":"newsom-says-arson-likely-started-massive-fire-under-l-a-freeway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-says-arson-likely-started-massive-fire-under-l-a-freeway\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsom Says Arson Likely Started Massive Fire Under L.A. Freeway"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnewsom-says-arson-likely-started-massive-fire-under-l-a-freeway%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2098728&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Arson Likely Cause of Massive Fire Under I-10 Freeway, Says California Governor<\/h2>\n<p>California \u2062Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Monday that the massive fire\u200c that erupted under the I-10 Freeway\u2063 near downtown Los Angeles last\u200b weekend, causing chaos for hundreds of thousands of residents, was likely caused by arson.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cArson appears\u2062 to be the \u2062likely ignition \u2064for \u200cthis fire,\u201d Newsom said, \u200daccording to NBC. \u201cThat ignition\u200d (point and cause) was determined with precision by\u2062 the fire marshal, Cal\u200d Fire, and their teams.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Newsom revealed that Cal \u200dFire\u2063 investigators had completed the initial probe and determined that there was &#8220;malice intent&#8221; and that the fire was intentionally set. \u2063However, the investigation into who was responsible is \u2064still ongoing.<\/p>\n<p>The fire started below the freeway within the fence line of a storage facility filled\u200d with pallets, trailers, and vehicles. It\u200d quickly spread through the facility, engulfing both sides of 14th \u200dStreet underneath the freeway and causing damage to steel guardrails and firetrucks.<\/p>\n<p>Fire Chief Kristin\u2064 Crowley explained\u2064 that the wind pushed the heat and flames under the freeway,\u200c igniting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/l-a-freeway-closed-indefinitely-after-massive-fire-compromises-structure\/\" title=\"L.A. Freeway Closed Indefinitely After Massive Fire Compromises Structure\">secondary storage yard<\/a> across the street. A total of\u200b 164 firefighters battled the blaze through the night to extinguish\u200d the fire and protect nearby commercial buildings.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the extensive damage, which covered about 80,000 \u2062square feet, crews managed to extinguish much of the blaze in less than \u200cthree hours. Fortunately, no \u200binjuries were reported.<\/p>\n<p>Reports \u200bsuggest that a large homeless encampment with tents and RVs was \u2064located \u2064underneath the freeway, leading many to speculate that the fire\u200d originated from there. However, Mayor Karen Bass stated that there was no initial evidence linking the fire to the homeless population in the area.<\/p>\n<p>Newsom declared a state\u2064 of emergency\u2064 due to the fire, which has\u200b resulted in the closure of a seven-mile stretch\u2064 of\u200c the freeway indefinitely. The closure is expected to cause significant traffic disruptions for approximately 300,000 commuters.<\/p>\n<p>While it is still uncertain when the freeway will be safe for travel, Newsom expressed hope that it would reopen\u2063 within 3-5 weeks. The state is\u2064 working tirelessly, operating 24\/7, \u2062to repair the damages and restore normalcy to commuters.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/black-friday-gift-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CHECK OUT THE DAILY WIRE BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200dWhat concerns have been raised by Governor Newsom&#8217;s statement about arson being the likely\u2062 cause of the\u200d fire?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The governor&#8217;s statement came after firefighters worked tirelessly to contain \u200dthe massive fire that broke \u200bout on Friday evening.\u200c The blaze, which\u2063 engulfed the area under \u200cthe I-10 \u2064Freeway, caused extensive\u200b damage and disrupted the lives of countless residents.<\/p>\n<p>According to authorities, the fire \u200cburned \u200dapproximately 45 acres and led to the \u200bevacuation of nearby neighborhoods.\u200b The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-another-massive-fire-erupts-at-an-iranian-oil-refinery-follows-sinking-of-largest-warship\/\" title=\"BREAKING: Another Massive Fire Erupts At An Iranian Oil Refinery, Follows Sinking Of Largest Warship\">thick smoke billowing<\/a> from the fire\u2062 created hazardous \u2064conditions, prompting officials to issue warnings and advisories to residents \u2063to stay indoors \u200dand avoid inhaling the \u2062toxic fumes.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Newsom&#8217;s\u2063 declaration that arson was likely to blame for the \u200dignition of the \u200cfire has raised serious concerns\u200d among Californians. Arson is a\u2062 criminal offense that \u2064endangers \u2064the\u200d lives and \u200dproperties of innocent individuals. The deliberate act of starting a fire for \u2062malicious purposes \u2062is \u2064not only illegal but also a \u2062threat to public safety.<\/p>\n<p>As\u200d investigations \u200cinto the \u2063incident\u200c continue, it\u2062 is\u200d crucial for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israeli-owned-spyware-firms-blacklisted-by-us-commerce-department-over-national-security-risks\/\" title=\"US Commerce Department blacklists Israeli spyware firms due to national security risks.\">law enforcement\u2062 agencies<\/a> to identify and \u2064apprehend the culprits responsible\u200d for this heinous \u200bact. Arsonists must be\u2064 held accountable for their actions, as\u2063 they pose a significant\u200c risk to the well-being of communities.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, California has witnessed an increasing\u200c number \u2063of wildfires, many \u200bof which have been \u2062attributed to natural causes such as \u2062lightning strikes\u2064 or human negligence. However, the possibility of arson as a cause highlights the need for stricter measures to \u2064prevent and combat\u2063 such acts.<\/p>\n<p>Preventing arson\u2063 requires both proactive and reactive approaches. Enhancing public awareness campaigns, educating communities about the dangers of \u200barson, and encouraging the reporting of suspicious activities may serve as preventative \u200cmeasures. Furthermore, increasing the presence of law enforcement officials \u2062and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-forced-off-i-10-in-los-angeles-by-masked-men-robbed-during-daytime\/\" title=\"Man robbed in broad daylight on I-10 in Los Angeles by masked assailants.\">utilizing advanced technologies<\/a> can aid \u200bin the identification\u200c and swift response to arson incidents.<\/p>\n<p>The devastating consequences of wildfires, whether caused by\u200b natural\u200d or human factors, cannot be underestimated. Not\u200d only do they result in the loss of homes,\u200c wildlife, and natural resources,\u200c but they also\u2064 contribute to\u200b environmental degradation\u2064 and can be \u200bdetrimental to\u200b public health.<\/p>\n<p>In the face of such challenges, it\u200c is imperative\u200b for policymakers, \u200claw enforcement agencies, and communities to come \u2064together and work \u2064towards\u2064 effective \u2063solutions. \u200dThe government should prioritize\u2063 allocating resources to fire prevention, ensuring the training and equipping\u200c of firefighters, and implementing stricter regulations to deter potential arsonists.<\/p>\n<p>As Californians continue to grapple with the aftermath of this latest\u200b fire, it\u200c serves as\u2064 a\u2063 stark\u200d reminder of the fragility of our environment and the critical importance\u2064 of \u2062safeguarding it. Overcoming \u200bsuch challenges requires both immediate action and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-says-arson-likely-started-massive-fire-under-l-a-freeway\/\" title=\"Newsom Says Arson Likely Started Massive Fire Under L.A. Freeway\">long-term strategies aimed<\/a> at minimizing the risk \u200dof \u2063wildfires.<\/p>\n<p>Let us hope \u2062that the authorities swiftly identify the\u2064 perpetrators\u2063 behind this act of arson and \u200bthat they are \u200bbrought to justice. By \u2062doing so, we send a strong message\u2063 that such actions will \u2064not be tolerated, and those \u2064who seek to harm our communities will be held accountable.\u200d Together, we can ensure a safer and more resilient California for\u200c generations to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California Governor Gavin Newsom stated on Monday that the fire under the I-10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles, which caused major disruptions for residents, was probably started intentionally. Newsom mentioned that arson seemed to be the likely cause of the fire, according to NBC.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":429,"featured_media":2098729,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2098728","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2098728","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/429"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2098728"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2098728\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2098729"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2098728"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2098728"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2098728"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}