American podcaster and Stanford neuroscientist Andrew Huberman has claimed he witnessed individuals deliberately starting fires in urban areas of Los Angeles amidst the ongoing wildfire crisis.
The 49-year-old shared that he observed the incident firsthand near Crescent Bay Park in Santa Monica. The devastating wildfires have already claimed at least five lives and destroyed over 2,000 structures.
Huberman posted a video on the social media platform X, urging the public to report suspicious activities.
He wrote: “People are lighting fires in otherwise non-burning urban areas of LA. Saw this happen firsthand in Santa Monica. Called it in & fire dept & police responded. Stay safe and call in any activity ASAP. We don’t need more flames out here.”
The video shows a group of men standing near a large blaze, with smoke rising into the air. One individual is seen filming the fire on his phone. However, the footage does not clearly show how the fire began.
Huberman’s warning comes as authorities and residents grapple with the devastating impact of the wildfires, emphasizing the need for vigilance and prompt reporting to prevent further destruction.
