A row of Cypress trees caught fire on Friday night, threatening nearby structures and residents. 

Video from the scene, near the intersection of Waring Avenue and Highland Avenue, captures onlookers warning others to get away from the fire that started around 10:30 p.m. 

Firefighters rushed to the area and were able to extinguish the blaze before it completely spread to an apartment building adjacent to the row of trees. 

  • Flames engulf trees, threaten nearby apartment buildings in Hollywood
    A row of Cypress trees caught fire in Los Angeles, CA on Sept. 29, 2023.
  • Flames engulf trees, threaten nearby apartment buildings in Hollywood
    A row of Cypress trees caught fire in Los Angeles, CA on Sept. 29, 2023.
  • Flames engulf trees, threaten nearby apartment buildings in Hollywood
    A row of Cypress trees caught fire in Los Angeles, CA on Sept. 29, 2023.
  • Flames engulf trees, threaten nearby apartment buildings in Hollywood
    A row of Cypress trees caught fire in Los Angeles, CA on Sept. 29, 2023.
  • Flames engulf trees, threaten nearby apartment buildings in Hollywood
    A row of Cypress trees caught fire in Los Angeles, CA on Sept. 29, 2023.

One person was taken to the hospital, but their condition is unknown, authorities said. 

The cause of the fire is under investigation.