Downtown Los Angeles, CA — On January 4, 2025, at approximately 3:30 AM, a Ford truck caught fire while in the lanes of North Alameda Street. The vehicle subsequently exploded multiple times, as captured on camera.
The driver fled the scene in an unknown direction before authorities arrived. It is unclear how the fire started or what caused the explosions. Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) crews responded to the scene to extinguish the fire.
The cause of the incident and the identity of the driver remain under investigation. Authorities are seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed the event.