Downtown L.A. Skid Row fire update the aftermath

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#skidrow#downtown#homeless
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Just 24 hours later, I went back to downtown Los Angeles where the fire happened close to skid row. I wanted to see the aftermath of the huge fire the day before. I was totally shocked how everything was destroyed. It was worse than I thought. the whole roof collapsed, and other businesses were ruined as well. Devastating.

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  • @henryproctor2193
    @henryproctor2193 Жыл бұрын

    I like your videos, i live in Skid Row in an SRO Hotel, I sometimes see you drive past my place 😄 I have lived in Downtown 23 years, let me know if you want to get a tour from a skid Row OG.

  • @jasminemalinao
    @jasminemalinao Жыл бұрын

    It's not just a picture, it is art..and inspiration to creativity.. i can relate Mike!

  • @Ramiiam
    @Ramiiam Жыл бұрын

    I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that a derelict started a dumpster fire. Although it might have been O'Leary's cow.

  • @SydWaters1776

    @SydWaters1776

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm going with O'learys cow. She's a clumsy cow.

  • @Molly_Pitcher

    @Molly_Pitcher

    Жыл бұрын

    Best comment of the week.

  • @JohnSmith-vq5wx

    @JohnSmith-vq5wx

    Жыл бұрын

    derelict is too kind…it was a bum

  • @jimday233

    @jimday233

    Жыл бұрын

    Insurance fire

  • @timothyexner
    @timothyexner Жыл бұрын

    I understand why you like to film and photograph all this stuff. You have an artist's eye. Your photos are quite good.

  • @terrydebord5105
    @terrydebord5105 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for returning to show the destruction in day light. Fire has no mercy and will cost thousand to replace the structures and content. Many live are effected economically. This is the third fabric place in LA county to be destroyed by fire this year. Thanks GIV!

  • @regand7830
    @regand7830 Жыл бұрын

    You've taken very good footage of what happened. Last night and the morning after. As an LA native, I thank you for appreciating what you see, for better or worse. You have a winning personality and I like you. Please do be careful though.

  • @joesphmurphy4013
    @joesphmurphy4013 Жыл бұрын

    Mike: Thanks for the tour, I like you still photos, great shots.

  • @jafocharlie848
    @jafocharlie848 Жыл бұрын

    Michael, you must get a lot of comments from people saying, why do you like this why do you like that? The thing is, you have a fine eye for the things YOU appreciate, find interesting or find artistic. When you point out a lot of things in your videos, I’m like, yes, yes, I like that too, or isn’t that interesting, you happen to have a unique perspective, and that’s what’s wonderful about you. You point out things many may not see at first, it takes you to do that! I appreciate that, that’s why I continue to watch your videos (plus the humor you throw in). You keep being you…and I hope you don’t mind, I took a screen shot of the fireman with the truck and the palm trees, because you see, you have vision. You’re gifted to be able to make such observations. Take care!

  • @danke721
    @danke721 Жыл бұрын

    Don't need to explain yourself. Thanks for what you do, we are here for the 'behind the scenes' stuff. Thanks for doing what you do. stay safe, and keep on!

  • @regand7830

    @regand7830

    Жыл бұрын

    He does have a good eye. The still captures he took are excellent. I'm an artist/photographer myself. Also I'm an LA native. I like GIV. I really do.

  • @angelred364

    @angelred364

    Жыл бұрын

    he has to speak so we know hes a german in venice

  • @CyphaUnknown
    @CyphaUnknown Жыл бұрын

    Street photographer’s paradise indeed Mike. Thanks for the video!

  • @emean8299
    @emean8299 Жыл бұрын

    Street Graffiti is truly unique! Thanks sharing your day with us in Downtown, LA, CA🤗👍👌

  • @America1st69

    @America1st69

    Жыл бұрын

    What is so neat about it it's grotesque

  • @dreamervanroom

    @dreamervanroom

    Жыл бұрын

    @@America1st69 So is much of Picasso’s work. And most all of Salvador Dali. And the paintings of Francis Bacon. You are living in a cotton-candy cloud. Or maybe you just feel like putting people down. I don’t know you and can’t tell.. But I can tell non-truth.

  • @bonniebonbon8575
    @bonniebonbon8575 Жыл бұрын

    GIV, keep showing us these videos,, YOU ROCK!!

  • @susanmol3389
    @susanmol3389 Жыл бұрын

    Stay safe Mike, thanks for the video xoxo from Canada!

  • @shadowfilm7980
    @shadowfilm7980 Жыл бұрын

    Mike, your creative eyes are different from someone who doesn’t have that. Most people don’t in fact. They can’t see or imagine. So they will see the world differently from you. You see special things among the “junk”. “Diamonds in the dirt”. And that’s great. Don’t listen to those who criticize. They are from a different group of people. Keep creating! Always.

  • @Pegalita
    @Pegalita Жыл бұрын

    I enjoy looking at things through your eyes. Great video, as usual!

  • @timothyshort_shortvideos
    @timothyshort_shortvideos Жыл бұрын

    Enjoy your videos, your humor and the way you speak 😊👍

  • @godngunclinger
    @godngunclinger Жыл бұрын

    You said exactly 24 hours later but I think you meant 12 hours later it was still smoldering THANKS FOR THE VIDEO!

  • @marysplayemail
    @marysplayemail Жыл бұрын

    I was in the mood for some L.A your voice is calm and relaxing

  • @bonniewilkins3419
    @bonniewilkins3419 Жыл бұрын

    It did look different from last night - thanks for taking us back! ❤️✌🏻

  • @oliviasoliz5983
    @oliviasoliz5983 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing I like your pictures it is so cool to see things some people don't but it's interesting stuff 😀

  • @thomasbanjopunk3817
    @thomasbanjopunk3817 Жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy your videos GIV! 😊

  • @vball7732
    @vball7732 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your awesome blog.

  • @carsilk2492
    @carsilk2492 Жыл бұрын

    Imagine Skid Row back in the day when it was all new buildings, and people actually using those old loading docks and stuff...

  • @inthendwealldie

    @inthendwealldie

    Жыл бұрын

    Was that in the 70s or 80s?

  • @miketwomey4923

    @miketwomey4923

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@inthendwealldie 30s and 40s probably..

  • @eily_b
    @eily_b Жыл бұрын

    I saw the fire from someone living across the Cecil Hotel. It was REALLY big. How can people complain that firefighters fight fires? That's why they are here for. 😄

  • @kathiestevensdesigns9385
    @kathiestevensdesigns9385 Жыл бұрын

    Like you, I am fascinated by the things that capture moments. I'm absolutely amazed at the talent of the people that can create some of those stunning, painted images. I can't draw a straight stick figure 😂 so I take in and appreciate the art that seems to come so easily to others. Yep...also love things like the firetrucks and hydrants you took pics of. Life is pretty incredibly. It's wonderful to grab those few moments we can to take in our varied surroundings. Thanks so much for taking us to this fire scene...both during and the aftermath. Enjoy the rest of your weekend 🥰

  • @davidortega357

    @davidortega357

    2 ай бұрын

    Those taggers.really tag that alley nice art work I enjoy.your videos at night you should bring another friend its not good to walk along in downtown Los Angeles

  • @darklondonwky
    @darklondonwky Жыл бұрын

    love your view on things. everything kinda looks like a bit of a lost place, one of a kind. Thank you for sharing your views!

  • @australiantruckspotting8883
    @australiantruckspotting8883 Жыл бұрын

    Great episode Mike. I love looking at cool, old, funky, derelict places and things as well.

  • @user-fe3vp1xq7h
    @user-fe3vp1xq7h Жыл бұрын

    Another great video, Have a great night GIV

  • @bettycocker2226
    @bettycocker2226 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for showing us all sides of LA, Mike.

  • @raymondbyczko
    @raymondbyczko Жыл бұрын

    I enjoy GiV's sensibility - he is documenting the current museum of the human condition. Good work!

  • @lvcas.g7741

    @lvcas.g7741

    Жыл бұрын

    Good way to put jt

  • @blackbluestudio6338
    @blackbluestudio6338 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the update GIV Great shots. I like your 👁.

  • @janetceniza8091
    @janetceniza8091 Жыл бұрын

    husband speaking age 80, your pictures today are tomorrow's history of what LA was like.

  • @arlenehaber5841
    @arlenehaber5841 Жыл бұрын

    I enjoy what you choose to photo. Those that don't get it, - why do they complain?

  • @firevike2420
    @firevike2420 Жыл бұрын

    LA, the land of endless dreams and possibilities… Only for GIV!!! Thanks for another great and REAL video Mike!

  • @JoanneDP
    @JoanneDP Жыл бұрын

    I totally understand why you feel the way you do about taking picture. I’m the same way. All the beauty there is. Such beauty in it all. You’re right, some people just don’t understand. Keep up the amazing work. Pack on the views because you deserve it. ❤️

  • @KEEPONROCKINKID
    @KEEPONROCKINKID Жыл бұрын

    I can understand why you take these photos. They capture the atmosphere, the moment in time that one day will no longer be there. It's history in the making. An art firm. Keep taking them for future generations Mike.

  • @mattdawgpoe775
    @mattdawgpoe775 Жыл бұрын

    so many great videos lately, thanks GIV!

  • @rebeccavoss01
    @rebeccavoss01 Жыл бұрын

    It would be interesting to see if the city clean up the mess properly ,or just leave it . Seeing as the rest of the surrounding areas look like a bombs hit it.

  • @AnomalyFoxx

    @AnomalyFoxx

    Жыл бұрын

    They'll most likely leave it to get worse.

  • @ronadkins488
    @ronadkins488 Жыл бұрын

    Get some rest, Mate, you did great ✔👍

  • @TheJanet4321
    @TheJanet4321 Жыл бұрын

    You film whatever you want = it's nobody else's business. Your videos are so interesting and entertaining.

  • @tonyt8805

    @tonyt8805

    Жыл бұрын

    💯 💯 💯

  • @pamelagideon7762
    @pamelagideon7762 Жыл бұрын

    Listen to your gut , it never lies. You do what you enjoy doing, do not worry about what anybody says. This is your thing we are all different in what we like and do. I enjoy your content, and I think your collection is awesome. I like old things. There use to be a show on TV called salvage, I loved it. It was about these men that would salvage anything they could find and make something really unusual. So keep on doing what you like 👍.

  • @rickw3517
    @rickw3517 Жыл бұрын

    👍 Thanks for taking me along it was fun.

  • @williamcarter8868
    @williamcarter8868 Жыл бұрын

    Sad, I hate fires. I really enjoy your videos G.I.V. Your channel is one of my favorites; I watch it all the time. Thanks for all your cool videos!

  • @RobertFla
    @RobertFla Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely Sensational Video great reporting G I V

  • @bonniewilkins3419
    @bonniewilkins3419 Жыл бұрын

    This is exciting! (But I hope no one is hurt).

  • @Mrlarzvegaz
    @Mrlarzvegaz Жыл бұрын

    This is why I love this channel, as the GIV , shows us all aspects, and includes historic buildings, communities etc.. Artwork, Cars, history, memoribilia etc.. GIV is the VIP ! Cheers from Norway with some dna from Schleswig-Holstein.

  • @marcustmachado
    @marcustmachado Жыл бұрын

    German in Venice loves to take a walk on the wild side of L.A.. Great videos man.

  • @emean8299
    @emean8299 Жыл бұрын

    Be safe always and Stay blessed🙏🌼🌻

  • @MashaT22
    @MashaT22 Жыл бұрын

    I hope the owners of these factories will build back better and stronger with the insurance money. I can’t believe some of those plants from that mini garden are still alive - would be a wonderful sign of hope to take those living plants and replant them wherever these businesses move to (maybe they’d need to be temporarily housed somewhere else until then). Or maybe you could go rescue those plants and give them to the LAFD units who risked their own lives to put inside their firehouses as a symbol of new life growing from the ashes. You could buy new planters and decorate them with your own spin. I bet LAFD would be very moved by such a gesture and would love to decorate the firehouse with some plants they saved.

  • @prophetmargin7497
    @prophetmargin7497 Жыл бұрын

    Mike, your local news coverage of the LA area and the detail you go into to get the real story behind the story is second to none! You have those "Action 5" news channels beat by a mile!

  • @lancmac
    @lancmac Жыл бұрын

    Mike... Thanx for reporting... You are doing what local news should be doing. Thank you for the video

  • @Maggies87
    @Maggies87 Жыл бұрын

    I wish my dad was still here to shove Mike’s videos from yesterday and today. He volunteered from the miid 70’s and into the 80’s at Harbor Lights on skid row (now closed) and he headed a project to upgrade a women’s residential rehab center, an old masonry building, to meet current earthquake code. Time has certainly marched on…it was an apocalyptic scene on these familiar streets.

  • @adamhealy5635
    @adamhealy5635 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for these videos always! I grow evermore appreciative of the basic amenities and day to day opportunities that arise in my life!

  • @illmsg77
    @illmsg77 Жыл бұрын

    You do you GIV. People who dont understand never will. You have an eye bro, dont ever change.

  • @soonerbmama6727
    @soonerbmama6727 Жыл бұрын

    Please do not give the negative, whiny comments any attention. You are perfect. So many of us are not able to go where you have gone for various reasons. That they have time to stop and spew negativity, it just shows how unhappy they are in their own lives

  • @IvanJay
    @IvanJay Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for posting. :) Ivan

  • @badflyer6
    @badflyer6 Жыл бұрын

    GIV you always show everything so we can decide for ourselves what we think happened. I would make a quest that a homeless person started the fire. I feel for the shop owners that are trying to make a living. Your insurance rates must be through the roof. I wish the people of LA all the best in getting things changed for the good of LA.

  • @mdoy5667

    @mdoy5667

    Жыл бұрын

    Mayor Bass will spend millions and increase the homeless population. Yet it's not her money. Burn baby burn. Put them in the Newsome mansion we pay for that too.

  • @timwilkinson2797

    @timwilkinson2797

    Жыл бұрын

    No its porb the shop ppl arter insurance $

  • @AnomalyFoxx

    @AnomalyFoxx

    Жыл бұрын

    The homeless need housing and medical health services, that's how it gets fixed.

  • @snicholsnelson
    @snicholsnelson Жыл бұрын

    Your doing great!😊

  • @macwacha8415
    @macwacha841511 ай бұрын

    Thank you for going to DTLA & showing these images. I wouldn’t have seen them without you. I do love the pictures & I also see the art in them. I love DTLA & CA & I appreciate what you do. 🫶🏼❤️

  • @heatherwhatever7714
    @heatherwhatever7714 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. I walked the dog and my internet was down. Watching now.

  • @allie2907
    @allie2907 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the update!

  • @theneutralground1694
    @theneutralground1694 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the recap, i love your perspective with the GIV on the scene, better than the news, Be Safe and looking forward to the next video !

  • @lisad476
    @lisad476 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks to our First Responders...what would we do without them.

  • @roxannmapes-clute4669
    @roxannmapes-clute4669 Жыл бұрын

    You do you. If they want to follow, they will. I love going on a walk with you. Thank you for all you do. And hope you Mom is doing well.

  • @ObscureSampology
    @ObscureSampology Жыл бұрын

    It's awesome getting some info on skid row here in Australia. Cheers German 🎉

  • @kimberlyshalaby1134
    @kimberlyshalaby1134 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the update.

  • @joangravel2436
    @joangravel2436 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the update

  • @saschablodau7995
    @saschablodau7995 Жыл бұрын

    Tanks for the real pictures from Los Angeles, greetings from Munich Germany 😎👍

  • @user-rx4gi2mh7h
    @user-rx4gi2mh7h Жыл бұрын

    No words for this kind of destruction 😢. So many people in our world have mental issues, not surprised at all, just very sad. Stay safe, Mike, and finally take some rest. ❤

  • @adamhealy5635

    @adamhealy5635

    Жыл бұрын

    It really is sad; those pharmaceutical drugs can really damage you permanently. Though, I strongly suspect assisting them off whatever they're addicted in combination with optimal nutrition will really reverse that perceivably irreversible damage.

  • @user-rx4gi2mh7h

    @user-rx4gi2mh7h

    Жыл бұрын

    @@adamhealy5635 This sounds good 👍, but the reality is: once addicted, just a few folks can find a way out of this dilemma. Just thinking, for how long is this problem is going on? If brain cells are damaged, there is no way back to normality. And quite frankly spoken: Who in our society really cares? It is all about "money making", unfortunately!

  • @adamhealy5635

    @adamhealy5635

    Жыл бұрын

    @@user-rx4gi2mh7h Unfortunate, I wish I could help assist every single one of these people. First and foremost they must find within themselves the very possibility of something better before that can happen. Coming from someone who is currently recovering from addiction, the only solution for me is by bettering my personal relationship with my creator. I hope and pray these people get to experience the same opportunities I have!

  • @vernettapalmer9412
    @vernettapalmer9412 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the follow up

  • @lexa_power
    @lexa_power Жыл бұрын

    I understand and your job is to film stuff to get views!!! If people don’t like your videos they can simply not watch. You have so many fans who do enjoy your content, keep up the great work! Loved seeing the flower district. I live in the Valley and don’t get downtown as often as I’d like. Lot of history! Thanks for updating us about everything after the fire.

  • @kevinkennedy6832
    @kevinkennedy6832 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the update. Stay safe out there. I’ll be in LA in a week hope to run in to ya!!!

  • @slizzardlizzard3606
    @slizzardlizzard3606 Жыл бұрын

    GIV, could be German In VEGAS! We'd love to have you here! ❤

  • @germaninvenice

    @germaninvenice

    Жыл бұрын

    Soon

  • @woop2235

    @woop2235

    Жыл бұрын

    Why not🤷🏻‍♀️ it’s not that far away 😉🥰👍🏽🌴🌊🌵🌵🌵

  • @eelkeplantinga7158

    @eelkeplantinga7158

    Жыл бұрын

    Or San Francisco

  • @mikepelz7004
    @mikepelz7004 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You Mike, you are so talented ! Love the videos.

  • @StarWarsThrowbacks
    @StarWarsThrowbacks Жыл бұрын

    Wow I can’t remember the last time I’ve set foot in DTLA.

  • @mlss1229
    @mlss1229 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for thw update mr giv 👍

  • @cooldesertbreeze23
    @cooldesertbreeze23 Жыл бұрын

    WOW Fire 🔥 was bigger than I thought... THE ROOF THE ROOF THE ROOF IS ON FIRE... Sing.. so sad to see all the destruction. I love when you take pics and the Enhanced ones appear right afterwards.. So very Cool Mike :D I love the Graffiti and all the artwork too. You have a great eye to capture it all. Danke

  • @RobBenjaminMusic
    @RobBenjaminMusic Жыл бұрын

    My favorite LA German by a mile

  • @angelpony1657
    @angelpony1657 Жыл бұрын

    Thank God the whole block didn’t go!!! Fire is insidious that way. Scary stuff!!! ⚪️ 😯 🙏🏻

  • @dadman9492
    @dadman9492 Жыл бұрын

    You are doing a social service. Keep it up!! 👍

  • @markgray6982
    @markgray6982 Жыл бұрын

    I lived in La Mesa from 1965 to about 74,,,,,,,,,,it was Beautiful back then. We would ride the bus from La Mesa and go to San Diego Zoo,,,,down to the Beach. It is a Different world from then to today,,i walked to school,,,,,,walked to the movie theater,,,,35 cents to see a movie back then,,,i saw Big Jake,,,O mega Man,,,,,,,,,,Night of the living Dead,,,that scared the crap out of me and my sister,,,, Chatos Land ,,,,, all the Love Bug Movies ,,,,,,,,,,,sad to see it destroyed

  • @davidfalk8953
    @davidfalk895311 ай бұрын

    thank you brother ,another great video keep up the great job

  • @gaylefaulkner2360
    @gaylefaulkner2360 Жыл бұрын

    You just keep doing what you do GIV. I love your stuff.

  • @carolstevens9369
    @carolstevens9369 Жыл бұрын

    Love your channel GIV!! And nothing wrong walking and showing us what the scene looks like!!! 😊😊😊

  • @71spazz
    @71spazz Жыл бұрын

    I don't usually give to people who just stand out there with the sign but hopefully somebody gave that juggler some money 😊

  • @nomadvision9416
    @nomadvision9416 Жыл бұрын

    As an Aussie Photographer, Id like to thank you. Last time i was there was 2000. has changed a bit, but wish i was there now when i see your vids. cheers

  • @bagbros1
    @bagbros1 Жыл бұрын

    GIV is our man on the spot and don't see any problem with the GIV capitalizing on his efforts THIS IS AMERICA!

  • @KenpomomGaming
    @KenpomomGaming Жыл бұрын

    That is alot of destruction! I love how creative your mind is. We see art everywhere! Thanks for the video as always. Glad you are safe

  • @dianachanner5782
    @dianachanner578211 ай бұрын

    I love your videos Mike. These are the parts of America that is the most interesting. Thanks mate. Keep them coming.. cheers from Australia, the land of Oz 😊😊

  • @wopwops0482
    @wopwops0482 Жыл бұрын

    Los Angeles is like an open air post apocalyptic movie set.

  • @paulwilliams2024

    @paulwilliams2024

    Жыл бұрын

    Stupid people and democrats have destroy Los Angeles and California

  • @litaperna1128
    @litaperna1128 Жыл бұрын

    You work hard.

  • @mrgladstone4044
    @mrgladstone4044 Жыл бұрын

    Good follow up. Thankyou.

  • @meredithgies9080
    @meredithgies9080 Жыл бұрын

    I love watching you video things I am also curious about. Plus you are informing us of what is happening.

  • @jeanwoodhouse6456
    @jeanwoodhouse6456 Жыл бұрын

    I never understand why people go through life justifying their existence. You are an artist- you have different eyes. We are lucky to get a peek through them. Carry on!!!!

  • @Sikester3812
    @Sikester38129 ай бұрын

    Love your channel bro. Good work bringing these videos

  • @stefankoelsch788
    @stefankoelsch788 Жыл бұрын

    Danke schön

  • @mmccartney6579
    @mmccartney6579 Жыл бұрын

    GIV, your videos and "reporting" is WAY better than the 6 o'clock news on TV. You deserve an EMMY! Cheers! :)

  • @carranastorm
    @carranastorm Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for keeping us entertained and informed GiV 🙂

  • @johnskelton5683
    @johnskelton5683 Жыл бұрын

    OMG! part of Los Angeles burned down. Sad to see this and I hope all effected by this have insurance to cover most of the losses. Insurance never covers it all, but can possibly help to recover the businesses lost. Think about those who'll now lose their employment and wish them the best as I do. We should be thankful that one of those tall buildings didn't catch on fire also, like what happened in, NYC. The World Trade Center falling down when it was on fire, killing all those people!

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