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Fireworks Ignite Deadly Blaze at Wilmington Motel
4 Jul
Summary
- Multiple cars were engulfed in flames in a parking lot.
- One person was transported to a hospital in critical condition.
- Fireworks are suspected as the cause of the fire.
A significant fire broke out Friday night in Wilmington, engulfing several vehicles in a motel parking lot. Firefighters were dispatched to the location on West Pacific Coast Highway shortly before 9:00 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered multiple cars fully involved in flames.
One person, a male, was rushed to a nearby hospital and is in critical condition following the incident. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Los Angeles Fire Department and the Los Angeles Police Department.
Preliminary information suggests that fireworks may have been the source that ignited the blaze. Authorities are continuing their inquiry into the exact circumstances surrounding the event.
