Arson suspects arrested amid raging California wildfires

Arson suspects arrested amid raging California wildfires As wildfires continue to ravage the American state of California for the second week, the Los Angeles County Police have arrested three individuals suspected of arson.
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January 15, 2025 12:13
Arson suspects arrested amid raging California wildfires

As wildfires continue to ravage the American state of California for the second week, the Los Angeles County Police have arrested three individuals suspected of arson.

The arrests come amidst the most extensive wildfires in the state's history, which have claimed at least 24 lives and destroyed over 12,300 structures, including homes of celebrities.

Report informs via foreign media outlets that, according to Jim McDonnell, the chief of the Los Angeles County Police Department, officers responded to a call on Sunday night in the North Hollywood area regarding a possible arson suspect who used a barbecue lighter to start a fire.

Two additional arrests were made on Monday, he added.

The wildfires, which began in Los Angeles County on January 7, have burned through more than 16,000 hectares (nearly 40,000 acres).

Meteorologists attribute the rapid spread of the flames to dry and windy weather conditions.

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