Downtown L.A. Skid Row at 1 am big Warehouse fire

#skidrow#homeless#

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At 11 PM I found out on my Citizen app that there was a big warehouse fire in downtown Los Angeles right next to skate row immediately I headed down to try to film the fire after everything was under control I decided to go for a ride with my scooter on LA‘s worst homeless encampment street called skid row. It was pretty scary at the end I went to sixth Street bridge to see if I could find any updates.

[LollyandPop]

You had me worried going down that alley in skid row! Please be safe! We love your videos!

[maxsdad]

Back in 1995, I worked on a movie filmed in Skid Row ("Flashfire", with Billy Zane and Louis Gossett Jr), and the area was a shithole even back then, with cardboard condos filling the sidewalks after dark. The homeless would grab a cup of water and a newspaper, and clean your windshield for a couple of dollars. When they earned enough, they'd score some crack cocaine and go smoke it, then repeat as necessary. Many of the faces showed no soul, and the haunted owners would break your heart as they endlessly walked through their meaningless lives, as if waiting for the gift of death. All these years later, I'm still haunted by the memories.

[alvinfry]

Why is this better coverage than all of a suit-wearing media combined paid to this event? This guy puts in some work. ❤💯

[ryangies]

Be careful Mike. Like the song says, "the freaks come out at night!". It's true in NYC where I live so it must be true in LA. Mental health issues are at a record high these days. Stay healthy and be safe.

[growthandunderstanding]

Mr. GIV, you document life in LA very well. It is almost as though I never left. Thanks!

[terrydebord]

40 years and it's a thousand times worse. My daughter and I would go twice a week to the flower district for her shop. It was crazy at 2 am then, I always went armed after she was followed to her van and hassled by a crazy homeless person telling her he would kill her if she didn't give him money. Glad everyone is safe.
I took the last ride on the old bridge it was always mellow. Now with the new one it's crazy and distractive. Thanks for the brave sharing GIV the real uncut trusted reporter.

[chrissmith]

I have been feeding in Skid Row for 12 years and it's getting so bad. Thank God nothing has happened to us, most people appreciate the help. Thanks for the video. God bless be safe.

[folsfxo]

I spent half my childhood in LA going back and forth going from there to Georgia.
it's horrible to see where I was born.
I had my first 3 kids in Long Beach and Compton.
I just wanna cry. Seeing the Flower
district

[nickwebberdjceeskee]

Glad no one was hurt. TY GIV for being dedicated to bringing us to the up close action!

[kimmckillop]

Geez your brave going down those creepy alleys! I'm glad no one was hurt, be careful!❤

[lexa_power]

Thanks for showing this to us! As a single female it’s not usually safe for me to go to this area even though I live nearby so thanks for bringing me the action! I love downtown Los Angeles and all the history. So sad that we still have such a problem with homelessness and fires.

[Cheekylory]

I can’t believe what I’m seeing here. This is just sad. Be safe my German friend. Thank you for sharing.😊

[Ayzahar]

As an Angelino, thanks so much for covering so much of what LA is, the good, the bad, and the ugly!

[GeorgeVreelandHill]

I'm a fan of your videos. You show reality and the truth.

[dallasguy]

I've been lurking around here as a sub for years. I enjoy your videos and your channel. Your content is often spontaneous and raw. No fancy editing, no drones, no music, just pictures and video documenting the second largest city in America. From the looks of it, DTLA is at once vibrant and depressing, art mixed with poverty and degradation. Filth and chaos next to glamor and that "new building, " yet another example of the wealth of the city. Some of the other YouTubers I follow, many of whom you have collaborated with, come off as pretentious and wordy, or like braggarts. Not you.

You have a gift, man, that keeps on giving. One day I might visit LA. The whole idea of LA intrigues me. I might look you up. Keep doing what you do, and stay safe.

You ever been to Bad Tölz? I have.

[bonniebonbon]

GIV thank you for showing us true facts!!! You Rock!!! Stay Safe my friend always!!!😊💕

[linhager]

Oh fires are scary. Thank you Mike for sharing. You be careful out there at night.

[dcallan]

The smokey photos look very atmospheric. Great video showing off the under belly of LA. 2x👍

[davejohnson]

I like what you show us. You continue to amaze me with visions of upper class living as well as the underbelly of the city. Quite a contrast. Thank you GIV.

[Listentotheread]

I use to love driving around at night in the 90’s. You always spark that adventure bug when you do these wonderful kind of videos.