Arson Spree Suspected In Overnight San Fernando Valley Fires

SHERMAN OAKS, CA — A business and several vehicles were set ablaze along Ventura Boulevard Sunday night through Monday morning in what investigators suspect was an arson spree.

Los Angeles Fire Department Arson Counter-Terrorism Section and the Los Angeles Police Department are investigating the incidents and calling on witnesses to come forward, said Los Angeles Fire Department Capt. Erik Scott

The fires began around 10 p.m. Sunday and continued through 2 a.m. Monday when vehicles, rubbish and a business were set ablaze, according to investigators.

The damaged business was on the 13800 block of West Ventura Boulevard.

"At 2:07 a.m., firefighters responded to a structure fire to find an outside fire extending into a 50’ x 100’ one story, commercial building," an LAFD Spokesperson announced in a written statement. "A knockdown was achieved in 31 mins with no injuries reported. The metal clad building sustained damage across the back and into the rear of the building."

According to Fox11, the damaged business was a sign company. A witness told the outlet a couch had dragged into the business and set ablaze, and the burning pillows placed on a nearby car.

Prior to the commercial fire, crews tackled a pickup truck fire less than a mile away and responded to a series of nearby vehicle fires after battling the building blaze.

No injuries were reported in the fires.

Scott urged anyone with information about the fires to call investigators at 213-893-9800.