While opinions remained divided, a new video surfaced earlier today, giving weight to Winkler’s alarming claims.
The footage, which has now amassed over 6.5 million combined views, shows several individuals deliberately throwing flammable items into an already massive fire in Santa Monica, California.
Onlookers can be seen in disbelief as the fire grows, threatening to ignite nearby trees and endanger the surrounding area.
The video’s caption reads, “People are lighting fires in otherwise non-burning urban areas of LA,” amplifying concerns about the arson threat.
A retweet of the video cautioned, “Stay safe and call in any activity ASAP. We don’t need more flames out here.”
As fire departments work tirelessly to control the blazes and authorities investigate the potential for a coordinated arson campaign, the growing fear over public safety continues to ripple through the city.
Emergency responders are urging anyone who witnesses suspicious activity to report it immediately.
With Winkler’s post and the viral video, residents of Los Angeles are now more alert than ever to the possibility of criminally set fires across the city, urging local authorities to take swift action.
