Los Angeles, Ca
Axe-wielding woman torches cars in violent Hollywood Hills rampage
A woman was arrested after torching vehicles and threatening bystanders with an axe during a violent rampage in the Hollywood Hills Saturday.
The incident happened near Argyle and Franklin Avenues at around 10:30 a.m.
Cell phone video captured a Toyota Prius being set on fire. As the flames continued growing, an explosion occurred, sending dark smoke billowing into the air.
The flames continued growing and eventually spread to a nearby Jeep Cherokee SUV.
Witnesses said the female suspect ran into an apartment complex where she reportedly attacked a woman with an axe. She also allegedly threatened other bystanders with the weapon.
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A vehicle was engulfed in flames after a woman set the car on fire during a violent rampage in the Hollywood Hills on July 13, 2024. (Citizen) -
A bloodied female suspect was taken into custody after allegedly setting a car on fire and attacking another woman with an axe in the Hollywood Hills on July 13, 2024. (KTLA) -
A bloodied female suspect was taken into custody after allegedly setting a car on fire and attacking another woman with an axe in the Hollywood Hills on July 13, 2024. (Citizen) -
A vehicle was engulfed in flames after a woman set the car on fire during a violent rampage in the Hollywood Hills on July 13, 2024. (KTLA) -
A victim who was reportedly attacked by an axe-wielding suspect in the Hollywood Hills was transported to the hospital on July 13, 2024. (KTLA) -
Firefighters extinguished two burning vehicles that were set ablaze by a woman in the Hollywood Hills on July 13, 2024. (Citizen) -
Bystanders look on as a vehicle was engulfed in flames in the Hollywood Hills on July 13, 2024. (Citizen) -
Firefighters extinguished two burning vehicles that were set ablaze by a woman in the Hollywood Hills on July 13, 2024. (Citizen) -
Firefighters extinguished two burning vehicles that were set ablaze by a woman in the Hollywood Hills on July 13, 2024. (Citizen) -
A bloodied female suspect was taken into custody after allegedly setting a car on fire and attacking another woman with an axe in the Hollywood Hills on July 13, 2024. (Citizen) -
Firefighters extinguished two burning vehicles that were set ablaze by a woman in the Hollywood Hills on July 13, 2024. (Citizen) -
The charred remains of a vehicle that was set on fire by a suspect in the Hollywood Hills on July 13, 2024. (KTLA) -
The charred remains of a vehicle that was set on fire by a suspect in the Hollywood Hills on July 13, 2024. (KTLA) -
A vehicle was engulfed in flames after a woman set the car on fire during a violent rampage in the Hollywood Hills on July 13, 2024. (KTLA)
Los Angeles police responded to the scene and arrested the woman who was seen bloodied. The victim who was targeted was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Firefighters rushed to the scene and eventually extinguished the burning vehicles.
The motive behind the fiery rampage remains unclear. The suspect, who was only described as a white woman, was taken into custody. Her identity was not released.
The incident remains under investigation.
Footage of the incident can be viewed in the video player above.
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Southern California is bracing for a hot and muggy week ahead, with heat watches in place and a chance of thunderstorms across the mountains and desert regions.
Temperatures are expected to increase each day into midweek, prompting officials to extend a heat advisory until 10 a.m. Tuesday, when it will transition to an extreme heat watch for even warmer conditions through Thursday evening.
Temperatures are expected to peak on Wednesday, with many locations topping 100 degrees and some reaching 110, according to the National Weather Service.
“Monsoonal moisture moving over the area will add to the discomfort, also bringing the potential for showers and thunderstorms each day,” the Weather Service said.
Those thunderstorms are most likely to occur over the mountain and desert areas as subtropical moisture is drawn into the region by a strong ridge of high pressure.
Temperatures along the coast may even reach the 90s by midweek, with very warm temperatures continuing through the night.
“Given the extreme heat and humidity, it’s highly recommended to complete outdoor activities as early as possible,” the Weather Service said.
The high pressure is expected to slowly weaken Thursday, bringing afternoon highs to within a few degrees of normal in most areas by Friday.
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