Arson suspect spotted leaving scene of Hollywood fire

A man was seen walking away from a fire that had just been set in a Hollywood intersection early Wednesday morning.

The incident occurred around 3:50 a.m. near Wilcox and Franklin avenues along the border of Hollywood and Hollywood Hills.

The man who allegedly set the fire was seen walking westbound on Franklin and eventually disappeared into a nearby building, an OnScene.TV stringer news reporter said.

Man walks away from fire in Hollywood area
Man walks away from fire in Hollywood area

The reporter called 911 as flames shot into the air near a Prius that was parked on the street.

Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters responded to the scene and quickly doused the flames.

The fire did cause damage to the tire and back bumper of the Prius.

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