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What We Know About California Fires Suspect as LAPD Make Arson Arrest
Police have detained a suspect allegedly responsible for starting one of the fires raging in Los Angeles. The suspect is a homeless man in his 30s, according to Fox LA's Elex Michaelson. The suspect was initially detained "by citizens" in the Woodland Hills neighborhood not long after the Kenneth fire started on Thursday,
1 California wildfire investigated as possible arson. Here's what authorities have said.
The Los Angles Police Department said "a male was heard stating a suspect was 'attempting to light a fire'" near the Kenneth Fire.
Woman Charged with Arson amid L.A. Fires, but Not Suspected in the Major Blazes
The brush fire that Gloria Lynn Mandich, 60, allegedly started was "quickly extinguished," state officials said
Man arrested for arson by LAPD at site of major Californian fire
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson in the Woodland Hills area of Los Angeles, near the Kenneth Fire currently spreading toward the Hidden Hills and Calabasas. Previously an officer told media that an individual had been arrested for intentionally starting the Kenneth Fire.
Another Arson Suspect Arrested as California Wildfires Spread
Gloria Lynn Mandich, 60, was detained over an alleged connection with a brush fire near Leo Carrillo State Park in Los Angeles County.
Officers arrest suspected arsonist near flames at Azusa’s Pioneer Park
Officers dispatched about 11:40 p.m. Friday to Pioneer Park, 1360 N. Dalton Ave., in response to a reported brush fire, located Jose Carranza- Escobar standing next to the flames, the Azusa Police Department reported.
California wildfires: Police shoot down celebrities floating arson theories
While various celebrities continue to question how the Los Angeles wildfires started, the Los Angeles Police Department told ...
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California Fires: Multiple people accused of arson as firestorm rages in LA
One man allegedly admitted to starting a brush fire in Azusa. The LA County Fire Department quickly put out the blaze.
What Ignited the Deadly California Wildfires? Investigators Consider Array of Possibilities
Investigators are considering an array of possible ignition sources for the huge fires that have killed at least 16.
Homeless man with ‘flamethrower’ busted on suspicion of arson near LA’s Kenneth Fire after residents detain him
A homeless man has been busted on suspicion of arson close to where one of the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles broke out — ...
California wildfires live updates: evacuation zones, Kenneth Fire arson investigation, Eaton and Palisades Fire
The intense water demand resulting from the Palisades Fire has led Los Angeles to issue a boil water warning. The only ...
Suspect Admits to Starting Fire in Los Angeles as Blazes Persist
According to Azusa police, a man who has admitted to setting a fire at a park has been arrested as the investigation continues.
Arson trial awaits man accused of starting fourth-largest wildfire in California history
The sun rises as seen through smoke from the Park Fire as seen from Cohasset Road east of Chico on Thursday, July 25, 2024. The man accused of starting the fire, which went on to become California’s ...
Westville Fire Chief shares perspective on California wildfires
As wildfires continue to decimate Southern California, a firefighter in Central Illinois is lending some insight into the ...