Reality television personality Spencer Pratt said Friday that he believes a fire that damaged his California crystal business may have been intentionally set, though authorities have not determined the cause of the blaze and an investigation remains ongoing.
The fire broke out Thursday afternoon at a commercial building in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles that houses Pratt’s company, Pratt Daddy. Multiple units from the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene and worked to contain the flames.
No injuries were reported, according to officials.
The cause of the fire has not been released, and authorities said the investigation remains active. The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed that its arson investigators were notified and are reviewing the incident.
Pratt, who recently participated in Los Angeles’ mayoral race before being eliminated from contention, suggested the timing of the fire raised concerns.
“I want to be careful not to compromise an arson investigation, but this incident is very suspicious,” Pratt said in comments reported Friday. “I will wait for investigators to make public the details, but this was no accident.”
Pratt also connected the incident to recent political developments, citing what he described as contentious activity surrounding the mayoral election.
The television personality did not provide evidence supporting his claims and acknowledged that investigators have not publicly identified a cause.
Photographs from the scene showed firefighters battling flames and smoke rising from the building. Fire crews remained on site for several hours conducting inspections and ensuring the fire was fully extinguished.
The structure where the fire occurred previously housed a local restaurant that sustained damage during last year’s Palisades Fire. At the time of Thursday’s incident, portions of the property were reportedly undergoing renovations.
Pratt publicly thanked firefighters for their response efforts and praised emergency personnel for preventing more extensive damage.
“There are many unscrupulous people in this city who will stop at nothing to silence people who expose corruption,” Pratt said, while repeating his belief that the incident may have been intentional.
Authorities have not announced any suspects or identified evidence indicating criminal activity.
The fire occurred hours after Pratt released a video on social media criticizing the remaining candidates in the Los Angeles mayoral race. In the video, he claimed to possess recordings involving political figures that, if released, would force resignations. He did not provide details about the alleged recordings.
Following the most recent round of voting, incumbent Mayor Karen Bass advanced to a runoff election along with City Council member Nithya Raman. Pratt was eliminated from the race, as the Daily Mail reported.
Representatives for Bass and Raman did not immediately comment on Pratt’s allegations.
Pratt has operated Pratt Daddy since 2017. The company specializes in crystals, gemstones and related products sold through online and retail channels.
According to company materials, Pratt developed an interest in crystals after seeking alternative wellness approaches while supporting his wife, singer and television personality Heidi Montag, during her recovery from multiple medical procedures.
The business has since expanded into a recognizable brand among fans of the couple, who rose to fame through reality television.
Investigators continue working to determine what caused Thursday’s fire. Officials said additional information will be released once the investigation progresses and evidence has been reviewed.
