SAN
DIEGO, CA - A 3rd alarm fire destroyed a condominium complex
under construction early Friday morning in La Jolla. It
happened just after 3am near La Jolla Village Drive and
Town Center Drive. No injuries were reported and the cause
is under investigation.
UPDATE:
The area has been identified as a crime scene and federal
and local authorities are attempting to determine the cause.
Officials say a banner was left at the scene reading "you
build it - we'll burn it" signed ELF. Investigators
believe ELF is an acronym for Earth Liberation Front. A
self proclaimed underground international movement. Dedicated,
among other things, to inflicting economic damage on those
exploiting the natural environment.
La Jolla
Apt. Fire - Update
SAN
DIEGO, CA - More questions than answers remain in the investigation
of a fire that destroyed a La Jolla apartment complex Friday.
A
federal response team with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives (ATF) arrived in San Diego Saturday
to assist local officials with the investigation. They surveyed
the site, but have not actually begun an analysis. According
to incident commander, San Diego fire Captain Jeff Carle,
the investigation is expected to last days. Captain Carle
referred to a 40'x50' area where the fire is believed to
have originated from. Information will be updated as it
becomes available.
$50 Million
Arson
Confirmed, Damage Estimate Revised
SAN
DIEGO, CA - Authorities
confirmed arson as the cause of a fire that destroyed a La
Jolla apartment complex Friday near UTC. A banner left at
the scene read, 'you build it - we'll burn it,' the ELF's
are made. Officials believe ELF's stands for Earth Liberation
Front, a known eco-terrorists group. Damage estimates have
been revised from $20 million to $50 million. No suspect information
is available.
Arson
Fire, 4 Homes Burn
SAN
DIEGO, CA -
(9-20-03)
An early morning fire destroyed four homes
under construction Friday
in Ranch Penasquitos. Unconfirmed
reports indicate a banner may have been left claiming
responsibility. Information will be updated as it
becomes available.
Another
arson fire on August 1st destroyed an apartment complex
under construction in University City. That fire caused
$50 million damage. A group known as the Earth Liberation
Front claimed responsibility for that fire. No arrests
have been made.
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