Los Angeles Wildfire: The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has taken a suspect into custody for setting the Kenneth fire that broke out in West Hills on Thursday afternoon (January 9, 2025). According to the New York Post report, the Kenneth fire broke out after 2.30 pm on Thursday and unfold over an space of greater than 800 acres.
LAPD Senior Chief Officer Sean Dins says {that a} person suspected of arson has been taken into custody by residents in the Woodland Hills space. The company is investigating arson as a criminal offense. According to the report, the detained person is a 30-year-old homeless man. Not solely this, 20 folks have been arrested for looting the homes of those that had to depart their properties due to the fire on Wednesday and Thursday.
The fire broke out on seventh January
There was a fire in Los Angeles on Tuesday (January 7, 2025), due to which half the metropolis was burnt to ashes. A scene of devastation was seen throughout. Due to this incident, roughly 130,000 Californians have been ordered to evacuate their properties. California contains the Palisade Fire in Los Angeles West, the Eaton Fire north of Pasadena and the Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills.
1000’s of homes destroyed
Thousands of homes have been destroyed due to fire in the metropolis. At least 10 folks have additionally died in the incidents. However, legislation enforcement businesses are investigating the fire. The Kenneth Fire began in the San Fernando Valley on Thursday afternoon and unfold to Ventura County, however the flames had been largely prevented from spreading due to the actions of fire brigade personnel.
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