Crime & Safety
Molotov Cocktail Started Lynwood Business Fire: Authorities
The matter is under investigation and it could take a few days to determine whether to forward the probe to arson investigators, police said
LYNWOOD, CA — A fire broke out Monday morning at a business in Lynwood, and authorities say it was sparked by a Molotov cocktail.
The fire was reported at 3:37 a.m. at 3643 Abbott Road, said Los Angeles County Fire Department Dispatch Supervisor Art Marrujo. An Internet entry shows a beauty salon at that address.
Firefighters had the flames out within minutes. Only contents were burned and there were no injuries, Marrujo said.
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The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was called in to investigate because of the possibility a Molotov cocktail started the fire. The matter is under investigation, said Lt. Michael Thomas of the Century Sheriff's Station. It could take a few days to determine whether to forward the probe to arson investigators.
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