Behind the arson arrests during the firestorm: Cases reveal L.A.'s burning problem
Authorities in L.A. County say the recent uptick in arson arrests was probably the result of increased public attention to ...
Arson suspect chased down by residents after allegedly sparking fire near Chatsworth Reservoir
A man lit a fire near the Chatsworth Reservoir, authorities say, but firefighters were able to contain the blaze and ...
SoCal Edison says equipment likely caused Hurst Fire
New regulatory filings shows power line surges, malfunctions during high winds, including at a transmission tower near where ...
California Residents Chase Down Man Suspected of Starting New Fire
At least eight people have been arrested so far in connection with setting recent fires in Los Angeles, according to CNN.
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US, Los Angeles: Downtown LA Dannys Tacos Truck Victim of Arson Again
Los Angeles, United States - February 03, 2025 02/03/2025 01:40 am (GMT-0800) DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES, Calif. – LAFD responded ...
As if LA officials don’t have enough on their plates, they have another problem: Arsonists
As devastating wildfires have destroyed huge swaths of Los Angeles County, incinerating homes and leaving at least 27 people dead, fire and law enforcement authorities have also had to contend with a ...
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LAFD team tasked with preventing wildfires accused of corruption, laziness before blazes devastated city
LAFD’s Fire Prevention Bureau is in charge ... That same year, a black, female arson investigator sued the department for discrimination, and in 2024, a former firefighter filed a lawsuit ...
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Power lines and wildfires: Experts say communities can be better protected, at a high cost
The ignition site was originally identified by LAFD arson investigators as a 50-foot-by-70-foot area beneath a high-voltage transmission tower. A California Public Utilities Commission special ...
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Man Suspected of Arson Arrested After Griffith Park Brush Fire Quickly Contained
A man was arrested after a brush fire in Griffith Park; the blaze was controlled within 31 minutes without structure damage.
Arson suspect chased down by residents after allegedly sparking fires near Chatsworth Reservoir
A man tried to start two fires near the Chatsworth Reservoir, authorities say, but firefighters were able to contain the ...