The Brief
- Multiple wildfires have burned tens of thousands of acres across Southern California.
- The Kenneth Fire, which broke out in West Hills, is being investigated as arson.
- At least two people have been arrested in recent days on suspicion of trying to start other fires.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. – As fire crews continue to work to extinguish deadly wildfires across Southern California, at least two people have been arrested in recent days, accused of trying to start fires in the area.
The massive firefight began on Tuesday, Jan. 7 with the Palisades fire breaking out on the west side of Los Angeles. Since then, several other major fires have broken out in Los Angeles County, including the Eaton Fire in the Altadena and Pasadena area and the Kenneth Fire in West Hills.
Officials are currently investigating the Kenneth Fire as arson. One person has been detained in that investigation. A police source told FOX 11 that a man who was arrested Thursday in Woodland Hills may be linked to the fire.…