Los Angeles, arson and wildfires

Alleged Arsonist Arrested In Los Angeles Amid Deadly California Wildfires: What We Know
A man has been arrested in Los Angeles after neighbors said they saw him trying to start a fire with a “propane tank or flamethrower."
Are arsonists responsible for the Los Angeles wildfires?
In the case of the Eaton Fire, the investigators are likely to use magnets to help them hunt for the tiny, melted pieces of metal that could have been shed by power lines if they slapped together. But the existence of the metal doesn’t necessarily indicate that’s how the fire started, Nordskog said.
Los Angeles Wildfires: Possible Arson Suspect Taken Into Custody
Amid the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires, police confirmed they’ve taken a suspect into custody for “possible arson” near the Kenneth Fire in California’s Woodland Hills.
Arson suspect arrested in Los Angeles neighborhood near Kenneth Fire
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. At around 4:30 p.m., Los Angeles police responded to reports of a man attempting to light a fire in the city’s Woodland Hills neighborhood.
Los Angeles wildfires: Homeowners confront man they believe is arsonist as celebrities fuel firebug theories
A group of Los Angeles residents confronted and apprehended a man they believe may be an arsonist responsible for setting a fire in their community.
Celebrities Spread Los Angeles Fires Arson Theory
As blazes continue to devastate huge areas of Los Angeles county, a number of celebrities have questioned the source.
Los Angeles Fires: Fact or fiction regarding spreading internet claims
As the fires spread in California, so are a lot of very alarming claims. Here is a look at some facts and fiction going around about the Los Angeles fires.
Los Angeles fires: More than 10,000 homes and businesses destroyed, at least 11 dead
Multiple wildfires, including the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire, are raging across Southern California Friday, leaving at least 11 dead and burning more than 10,000 homes across 27,000 acres, officials say.
Los Angeles Fire Myths: Everything We Know About Social Media Rumors
An avalanche of myths and misinformation has been unleashed during the devastating and ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles County. Newsweek reached out for comment to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department via email on Friday.
How The Los Angeles Fires Are Affecting Celebrities
Stars are among the thousands of Southern California residents who have lost their homes to raging fires wreaking havoc on the region.
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 Fox News Digital there have been "no reports of arson."
Citizens arrest arson suspect holding blowtorch after another LA wildfire starts
After another Los Angeles wildfire started on Thursday, a suspected arsonist with a blowtorch was detained by police officers ...
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60-Year-Old Woman Charged with Arson Amidst Southern California Wildfire Alerts
A 60-year-old woman was arrested for arson near Leo Carrillo State Park amidst critical fire warnings in Southern California.
Homeless man seen lighting fires who was zip-tied by LA residents not yet charged with arson: police
A homeless man zip-tied by concerned citizens after he was seen lighting fires on a Los Angeles street with a torch has yet ...
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US, Los Angeles: Westlake Body Found in Burned Vehicle
Los Angeles, United States - January 10, 2025 01/10/2025 02:56 am (GMT-0800) WESTLAKE, LOS ANGELES – LAFD responded to ...
Henry Winkler riles up conspiracists with L.A. fire theory
The ‘Happy Day’s star latched onto an idea that has been ricocheting around online as people have tried to understand the ...
Kenneth Fire in West Hollywood Hills probed as arson, 1 in custody after residents detain them: LAPD
One person has been taken into custody in connection to the Kenneth Fire, which broke out Thursday in the West Hollywood ...
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Young and the Restless Star Michelle Stafford’s Video Of Los Angeles Wildfire Starter, Authorities Deny Claims
Stafford shared a video, but for now, authorities are still investigating and do not have an official cause of the Los ...