Waymo Autonomous Vehicles Set on Fire During Anti-ICE Protests in Los Angeles

Several Waymo autonomous vehicles were vandalized and set on fire as anti-ICE protests continued in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday, June 8. Video captured by Anthony Cabassa shows a number of the self-driving cars covered with graffiti and set ablaze on Los Angeles Street. Footage also shows a US flag on fire in the front seat of a Waymo vehicle. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) https://x.com/LAPDCentral/status/1931870885428051977 closed Los Angeles Street north of Arcadia and south of Alameda streets as a result of the unrest. "Demonstrators have halted vehicles on Los Angeles North of Arcadia St and ignited the vehicles. Our partners with LAFD are attempting to enter the area to extinguish the fire," the LAPD https://x.com/LAPDCentral/status/1931870885428051977 said. "An unlawful assembly has been issued for the entire area." The LAPD advised media partners, demonstrators, and others to avoid Los Angeles Street, https://x.com/LAPDCentral/status/1931885681326096414 saying: "Burning lithium-ion batteries release toxic gases, including hydrogen fluoride, posing risks to responders and those nearby. Please avoid the area." (Footage by Anthony Cabassa/Storyful via Getty Images UGC)