Someone is torching trees in Northeast Los Angeles, prompting fear and an investigation

The deliberate burning and singeing of 26 cypress and palm trees throughout Northeast Los Angeles has triggered alarm among locals and an investigation by authorities

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“We are aware of various suspicious vegetation fires around the Mount Washington, Glassell Park and [Silver Lake] communities,” said Los Angeles Fire Department Capt. Erik Scott, in an emailed statement. “LAFD arson investigators and LAPD detectives are working collaboratively to conduct a thorough investigation and to bring to justice any potential criminal behavior.”

Production designer Marcelle Gravel said she first became aware of the blazes 10 days ago when a trio of cypress trees near her home were set on fire. Since then, two more trees on her street have been burned.“I just want to feel safe in my neighborhood,” Gravel said. “It’s an amazing community, but it’s really sad when you know people are going around and destroying trees and life without a reason.

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