Warner Bros studios in California suffered from an electrical fire.

(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Firefighting equipment is seen after a fire is extinguished at Warner Bros. Studios on June 30, 2023, in Burbank, California. The fire was reportedly due to electric equipment and was quickly contained by the Burbank Fire Department.

The incident happened as Hollywood writers are protesting for better salaries. Thanks to the efforts of the Burbank fire department, the fire was put out immediately.

Firefighters also managed to contain the blaze in the area, preventing the incident from affecting other establishments.

Warner Bros Studios Suffers From Electrical Fire

According to The Guardian's latest report, the fire happened on June 30.

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Writers and their supporters walk the picket line on the second day of the television and movie writers' strike outside Warner Bros. Studio in Burbank, California on May 3, 2023. - More than 11,000 Hollywood television and movie writers went on their first strike in 15 years, after talks with studios and streamers over pay and working conditions failed to clinch a deal.

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At 1:38 p.m., the Burbank fire department dispatched its team to Warner Brothers Studios in the 4300 block of W Olive Ave, Burbank, California.

"After arriving on scene, crews determined that an electrical transformer was on fire," said the fire department officials. "Fire crews quickly attacked the fire and knockdown occurred at 2.03 pm," they added.

Luckily, no civilians or firefighters were injured during the incident. As of writing, the electrical fire accident is still under investigation.

The Daily Mail UK reported that the fire incident happened as Hollywood writers are protesting for better wages.

However, it is unclear if the electrical fire incident is connected to the protests.

Other Details of Warner Bros Studios Fire Incident

Numerous videos showing the electrical fire incident at the Warner Bros Studios circulated on Twitter. One of the Twitter users who posted a video claimed that they heard a large sound before the power flickered in the area.

After that, the sky was filled with eerie smoke. Meanwhile, other individuals said that they saw lights flickering blocks away from the Warner Brothers Studios.

Then, a single firetruck was seen going to the Warner Bros establishment. Before the blaze was put out, reports stated that black smoke was coming from an upper floor.

Although the electrical fire incident is quite alarming, many people still criticized Warner Bros because of the happening protests.

Some individuals even believe that the fire happened on purpose so that the company can get insurance money.

"Insurance money printer goes burrr," said one of the Twitter users.

Of course, these will still remain speculations until California's authorities completed their investigation. Remember, California and other U.S. states are still experiencing heat waves. 

If you want to learn more about their statements and the actual video of the Warner Bros studios fire incident, you can watch the Twitter post below.

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