In a devastating incident, the home of Luka Thompson, a local entrepreneur and philanthropist, was set ablaze late Wednesday night in what officials are calling a suspicious fire. The two-story residence, located in a quiet suburban neighborhood in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, was engulfed in flames shortly after 2:00 a.m.
Firefighters responded to the scene within minutes after neighbors reported seeing large plumes of smoke rising from the property. Despite their swift efforts, the fire had already consumed much of the structure by the time they arrived.
Luka Thompson and his family were reportedly not at home at the time of the fire. No injuries were reported, but the house has been declared a total loss. Thompson, known for his involvement in local charity work, expressed his gratitude in a statement for the community’s support: “We are heartbroken by the loss of our home, but thankful that no one was hurt. We are working closely with the authorities to find out what happened.”
Investigators have not yet determined the exact cause of the fire but are treating it as suspicious. Early reports suggest that the blaze may have been intentionally set. Detectives are combing through security footage from surrounding homes and businesses to gather more evidence.
Neighbors in the area expressed their shock and concern. “It’s scary to think something like this could happen in our neighborhood,” said a resident who lives two doors down from the Thompson family. “They’ve always been wonderful neighbors, and we hope they get justice if this was an intentional act.”
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward.
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