The Los Angeles Fire Department reported over the weekend that the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has joined the investigation into that early morning fire that destroyed Hollywood-and-Vine club Basque along with three other businesses.
I heard from an qualified source -- and this doesn't implicate anyone or imply that it's a confirmed fact -- that investigators at the scene discovered some kind of accelerant, possibly gasoline, in the air conditioning system of the building. Again, this is not a confirmed fact: I'm reporting what I heard, and it could be wrong.
The celeb-crazed club at 1707 N. Vine St. burned on the morning of April 30. More than 115 firefighters put their lives on the line to put out the fire. The Los Angeles Times reported that the property, including three other addresses, recently changed hands.
3 comments:
Dennis,
Thanks for staying on top of this story. Your readers can rest assured - pursuant of protocol and in the interest of public safety, that no stone is being left unturned in the investigation of this fire.
Relevant to your blog and readers... it is noteworthy to mention that fires in night clubs, theaters, bars, restaurants and other places of public assemblage have taken a terrible toll in cities large and small across the globe.
These monumental blazes are what passionately drives us to prevent such tragedies, and when any fire occurs, to cross every 't' and dot every 'i' in our pursuit of what sparked a blaze in a place of public assemblage.
Please rest assured that when relevant information is ready in regard to this and any other large fire, it will be shared and placed in perspective by agency representatives.
Until then, we encourage people to pursue the many recreational and social opportunities in Los Angeles, and always to do so safely!
Respectfully Yours in Safety and Service,
Brian Humphrey
Firefighter/Specialist
Public Service Officer
Los Angeles Fire Department
LAFD Blog: lafd.org/blog
Thanks Brian.
My own impression of that place was that it was an establishment headed for a brutal demise, but, apparently, it was worse than I thought. :)
Do you have any information as to whether the club or any of the other businesses that perished were awful enough to provide a motive for such drastic measures?
It would be nice if the local news stations were as particular about what is fact and what is yet to be confirmed.
Payam
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