The Brief
- A South Gate tire shop owner says he lost everything after a massive fire destroyed his business Sunday afternoon.
- Surveillance video reviewed by FOX 11 appears to show a small fire near a homeless encampment before flames rapidly spread through the property.
- The Los Angeles County Fire Department is conducting an arson investigation as the business owner tries to rebuild after losing his livelihood.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. – A South Gate business owner says he lost everything after a massive fire tore through his tire shop Sunday afternoon, forcing nearby residents to shelter in place and sending thick black smoke across the sky.
Jonathan Martinez, owner of Rare Tires, believes the fire started at a homeless encampment along railroad tracks behind his business before spreading out of control.
Exclusive surveillance and Ring camera video obtained by FOX 11 captured the moments flames erupted near the property before engulfing the business. One Ring camera continued recording as flames intensified before the device fell to the ground and burned.…