Fire breaks out in backseat of Waymo car in Mar Vista

Friday, September 26, 2025
MAR VISTA, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A fire broke out early Friday morning in the backseat of a Waymo car in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles.

It happened along South Inglewood Boulevard around 1 a.m.

Video obtained by Eyewitness News shows damage to the backseat of the self-driving car. It's unclear what sparked the fire or if anyone was inside the vehicle at the time.

ABC7 has reached out to Waymo for more information. The company released the following statement:

Safety is Waymo's top priority-for our riders and everyone who shares the road with us, and we condemn any form of vandalism to property. While these events are rare, we take them seriously, work with local authorities, and remain committed to improving road safety and mobility in the cities where we operate.


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