"The mysterious arson fires in a Hollywood neighborhood started small, with burning bus benches and a mattress near homes and vehicles, escalating to a deadly blaze."
"Authorities allege that the fire that engulfed the Vista Del Mar Avenue home of Maria 'Chelo' Vazquez and 13 others were started by Jovan Duverne, 39."
"Vazquez died from burns and smoke inhalation, while her sister Honda died four days later from complications tied to her burns and smoke inhalation."
"A crowdfunding page revealed heartbreaking details, stating that as flames engulfed the home, Chelo was briefly seen on the porch, expressing her final words."
A series of arson fires in a Hollywood neighborhood led to the tragic deaths of Maria Vazquez and her sister Yolanda Honda. Authorities allege that Jovan Duverne, 39, started these fires, including one that engulfed Vazquez's home. The women were found in the aftermath, with Vazquez dying at the scene and Honda succumbing to her injuries days later. Duverne has a prior arson conviction and faces multiple charges, but no motive has been established for the fires.
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