A suspect armed with a flame-thrower has been arrested amid raging wildfires in Los Angeles, with the death toll rising to 10.
Los Angeles: A suspected arsonist was caught after allegedly trying to start fires while wildfires were already wreaking havoc in the area. This guy was reportedly armed with a flame-thrower, which is just wild.
The wildfires have been devastating, with the death toll now at 10 and thousands of homes destroyed. The Kenneth Fire, which started recently, is one of the biggest threats, spreading quickly and putting many neighborhoods at risk.
It all kicked off when the Kenneth Fire broke out near Calabasas and Hidden Hills. The LAPD thinks it was intentionally set, and they’re looking into it. Meanwhile, the flames are being fanned by strong desert winds, making things even worse.
Just after the fire started, some brave citizens managed to restrain the suspect using ropes and zip ties. They saw him trying to light a fire in Woodland Hills and called the cops. The LAPD confirmed that he was detained, but they haven’t linked him directly to the wildfires yet.
As for the suspect, he’s a homeless man in his 30s, though some reports say he might be in his mid-20s. His identity hasn’t been released yet, but the police are expected to share more details soon.
Right now, the LAPD is treating the Kenneth Fire as arson. They believe it was started on purpose, but they’re still figuring out why. The area is closed off as they continue their investigation.
