[LSN BREAKING] Large property fire in Downtown Vinewood, The Pink Sandwich - What we know so far

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Written Date:  19/FEB/2020

Written by: Callie Palencia

 

Firefighters preparing to enter the building - Credits - Callie Palencia. 

 

A large blaze happened in Downtown Vinewood at The Pink Sandwich 21:35, Los Santos Fire Department and Los Santos Police officials revealed to LSN, the exact reasons behind the fire is still unclear as an investigation is conducted by the Fire Marshals and LSPD. Rumors believe that this was an arson attack on the business, but the exact motives behind such an act is still very unclear, people debating if it was Russians or even bikers behind the initial attack. Yet this leaves so many questions unanswered and we don't expect many answers soon.

 

 

State Fire Marshals - Callie Palencia Credits

The owner of the business was not made apparent, nor was anyone willing to identify themselves as the owner. LSN is still waiting for an official statement from Fire Department officials. As of the time of writing Fire Marshals have arrived on the scene and are conducting an investigation into the matter, no-one was wounded in the incident and the road blocks will remain in place for some time. 

 

Fire Department Statement 

"The Pink Sandwich - At 8:40 PM on Wednesday, February the 19th 2020, firefighters were dispatched to a large structure fire during operational hours at a popular nightclub located in Vinewood. Recently put up for sale in December of 2019, the building is assumed to be taken under new ownership as well as many upgrade renovations done to the structure. With the recent activity pouring into the renovated establishment, The Pink Sandwich of Vinewood has became a hot spot for locals.

In conclusion, the building suffered major fire damage as well as water damage during the hour long fight. The structural integrity of the building has been deemed unsafe. The fire is currently being investigated by the State Fire Marshals. Currently, the cause of the fire is unknown. Firefighters inside noticed hints of ignitable liquids that can be related to a possible arsonist attack.

Have any tips that could assist in our investigation? Contact a State Fire Marshal."
Full link to the statement

 

LSPD Media Relations statement

"At the time of around 21:35, the LSPD received a nine-one-one call about a fire happening here at the Pink Sandwich, specifically near the entrence of the vehicle.
Upon arriving on scene, the LSPD did confirm an active fire, in which the LSFD has responded to and is currently working on battling. At this time, from what we are aware of, there was no serious or life threatening injuries. The LSPD is working on a incident report and forwarding this incident to the correct divisions, specifically our Detectives, and as-well pending a Fire Marshal from the LSFD's side. However, at this time, the incident is still under investigation, with no determined outcome at this time.

 

At this time, we have no confirmed wounded civilians that have been brought to our attention, and the LSPD does not have a direct statement at this time with regards if this was arson or not, we are still pending a full investigation.Uh, on the exact amount.. I do not know off the top of my head, but I would say around ten Officers on scene, as we have a few partnered units here. However the usage of the resources is needed to close down the road, and as-well for the safety.. Of the civilians around us, to keep them back and allow the LSFD to work as needed. Currently, at the moment we do not know when the situation will be deemed safe by the LSFD, lastime I checked, they were still working on fighting the fire but from what I have seen, it is under control. 

 

We hope to have the road re-open within the next hour or so, but could take longer depending on an Investigation from a Fire Marshall from the LSFD's side, or the possibility of a Detective from LSPD."

Nick Muller, Los Santos Police Department spokesperson 

Edited February 20, 2020 by LSNN

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Comment: Didn't that place open only a few weeks ago? Yikes.

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Comment: Article has been adjusted to include a statement from the Fire Department. 

1 hour ago, LSNN said:

Fire Department Statement 

"The Pink Sandwich - At 8:40 PM on Wednesday, February the 19th 2020, firefighters were dispatched to a large structure fire during operational hours at a popular nightclub located in Vinewood. Recently put up for sale in December of 2019, the building is assumed to be taken under new ownership as well as many upgrade renovations done to the structure. With the recent activity pouring into the renovated establishment, The Pink Sandwich of Vinewood has became a hot spot for locals.

In conclusion, the building suffered major fire damage as well as water damage during the hour long fight. The structural integrity of the building has been deemed unsafe. The fire is currently being investigated by the State Fire Marshals. Currently, the cause of the fire is unknown. Firefighters inside noticed hints of ignitable liquids that can be related to a possible arsonist attack.

Have any tips that could assist in our investigation? Contact a State Fire Marshal."
Full link to the statement