Authorities are investigating an unidentified person who was stopped by several residents in the west San Fernando Valley where the Kenneth Fire ignited.
It is not immediately clear if the person who was being investigated by LAPD is responsible for the West Hills fire.
LAPD reported that the emergency call was received Thursday at 4:32 p.m. in the 21700 block of Ybarra Road about a possible arson suspect. A man was overheard saying a suspect was "trying to light a fire." The suspect is in custody and was transported to the Topanga station, according to the LAPD.
The LAPD is still "unable to confirm any connection to any fires started by this suspect at this time.”
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Investigators are also looking into possible connections with any other fires in the area
The Kenneth Fire broke out in West Hills Thursday afternoon prompting evacuation orders that were later downgraded to warnings in the area.
The blaze is one of five active fires in LA County and has burned over 900 acres.
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— LAPD PIO (@LAPDPIO) January 10, 2025
Today, at 4:32 p.m., a radio call was generated on the 21700 block of Ybarra Road for a possible arson suspect. A male was heard stating a suspect was "attempting to light a fire." The suspect is in custody and was transported to Topanga Station.
