Overview

• Two gallon-sized bottles of liquid were found taped to the door of a bank on the 1600 block of Vine Street in Hollywood.
• An 8:46 a.m. call brought Los Angeles police and fire crews to the scene, and the LAPD deployed a bomb squad.
• The Los Angeles Fire Department reported no medical complaints and described the situation as “static.”
• Police said there was no known threat as responders worked to assess the containers.
• Vine Street was closed between Hollywood Boulevard and Selma Avenue with bus detours in place, and officials said the operation could run for an extended period to ensure safe disposal.