'Flagrant violation': Mayor shuts off power at TikTok stars' house to stop large parties
The mayor of Los Angeles has cut the power to the home of three TikTok stars over coronavirus fears.
The home to influencers Bryce Hall, Blake Gray and Noah Beck has reportedly violated the city’s “no large parties” rule multiple times.
“Today I authorised the City to disconnect utility service at a house in the Hollywood Hills to stop the large parties held there in flagrant violation of our public health orders,” LA Mayor Eric Garcetti tweeted on Thursday (local time).
“Parties like these can quickly and easily spread the virus and put our communities at risk.”
The mayor’s office said warnings had been issued to the home’s owner following parties on August 8 and August 14.
Blake Gray live-streamed the incident on Instagram and said he could see news helicopters hovering over the house.
Today I authorized the City to disconnect utility service at a house in the Hollywood Hills to stop the large parties held there in flagrant violation of our public health orders. Parties like these can quickly and easily spread the virus and put our communities at risk.
— MayorOfLA (@MayorOfLA) August 19, 2020
Bryce Hall was heard saying he had been forced to take a cold shower because of the blackout.
Recently, Hall hosted a party in a rented home in Encino on August 14 but it was shut down after neighbours complained, according to Vulture.
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Veteran YouTuber Tyler Oakley previously called out a series of influencers for attending parties as the state continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic.
Bryce Hall and Sway House throw massive party in Hollywood Hills with over a hundred people. The Sway boys recently moved from Bel Air to a secluded house in the Hollywood Hills. Party was broken by LAPD around 4am. This is a long thread. What are your thoughts @MayorOfLA? pic.twitter.com/FytCysK2E9
— Def Noodles (@defnoodles) August 15, 2020
Numerous TikTokers and Instagram celebrities attended a party at thee Hype House at the end of July, following an event held by Jake Paul.
Social media footage showed people crowded together while not wearing masks.
California has recorded 11,738 deaths since it began, and its new cases are continuing to grow.
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