Arson, Kenneth fire

Citizens arrest arson suspect holding blowtorch after another LA wildfire starts
Police officers detained a man with a blowtorch on Thursday accused of trying to start fires in a Los Angeles community. Citizens initially apprehended the suspect in the area before the LAPD took him into custody.
Arson suspect arrested by citizens near Kenneth fire armed with a ‘propane tank or flamethrower’
Man claims he used incendiary device ‘to smoke marujuana’ because he ‘couldn’t afford a lighter,’ witness says
BREAKING: Arson Suspect Arrested Near Kenneth Fire as LA County Reaches Historic Levels of Destruction
The arrest occurred around 4:30 p.m. on Ybarra Road, just south of the fire’s origin, after local residents reportedly spotted the suspect attempting to ignite a blaze. The residents detained him until police arrived, with photos shared on the Citizen app showing officers surrounding the scene where the man was taken into custody.
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,
Everything we know about ‘armed’ arson suspect arrested over Kenneth blaze as LA wildfires rage
LAPD believe Kenneth Fire was started intentionally after breaking out on Thursday, with Palisades and Eaton fires still burning, as death toll reaches 10
Citizens arrest Kenneth Fire arson suspect
An arson suspect was arrested Thursday night near the Kenneth Fire area as fire crews continue battling flames burning near homes in Calabasas and West Hills. KTLA's Rick Chambers speaks with the citizens who detained the suspect before law enforcement arrived.
Citizens nab suspected arsonist in LA wildfire: report
One of several fires burning around Los Angeles is being investigated as arson and one person was reportedly in custody. Officials with the LAPD told NewsNation in a TV interview that citizens helped capture a person believed to have ignited the Kenneth Fire,

Man arrested for arson

Man arrested for arson by LAPD at site of major Californian fire
Los Angeles district attorney Nathan Hochman has vowed to come down hard on anyone found guilty of arson: "Justice will be swift." ...
Arson suspected in fast new LA fire threatening high-end homes near Calabasas
A new fire near West Hills on the border between Los Angeles and Ventura counties erupted Thursday afternoon as several other ...
LAPD Has Suspect in Custody After Receiving Call About Possible Arson
In a 4:30 p.m. radio call, "a male was heard stating a suspect was attempting to light a fire" at the 21700 block of Ybarra Road in Los Angeles, an LAPD official told Newsweek. Police added that ...
Person arrested for arson after Springfield fire
One person was arrested for arson for allegedly setting an apartment complex in Springfield ablaze. City Fire Marshal Todd ...
Kenneth Wildfire Contained After Charring 960 Acres Near West Hills, Investigated As Arson – Update
A fast-moving wildfire has burned nearly 800 acres near West Hills, northwest of Los Angeles, since breaking out earlier ...
Man charged with arson in fire at Atlantic Beach Tavern & Grill
ATLANTIC BEACH, N.C. (WITN) - A man is behind bars charged with setting fire to the Beach Tavern Bar & Grill in Atlantic ...
Firefighters battle new blazes north of LA, arson alleged
Firefighters are battling a new fire--the Kenneth Fire burning in the West Hills and Calabasas areas, northwest of LA.
Henry Winkler’s Arson Theory About LA Wildfires Sparks Viral Debate: “This Is So Evil”
The sadness and anger caused by the Los Angeles wildfires have led its inhabitants to search for answers, as well as for the ...