LAPD Arrest Alleged Arsonist Amid Deadly California Wildfires [VIDEO]

In the midst of wildfires continuing to burn in the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history, the LAPD have arrested an unnamed man who was allegedly spotted attempting to light a fire in the city’s Woodland Hills area, near the Kenneth fire.  Authorities have not confirmed whether the man was responsible or had any connection with the current wildfires. His identity was not released.

“What we know right now is that the incident occurred here and about 20-30 minutes later, a suspect was detained by citizens,” said Sean Dinse, from LAPD’s Topanga Division.

According to LAPD’s lead senior officer, Charles Dinsel, the fire was intentionally set rather than caused by natural events. He confirmed that the area of the fire is now classified as a crime scene. 

Allegedly the unidentified suspect was seen riding around Woodland Hills on a bicycle on Thursday afternoon setting fire to several old Christmas trees and garbage cans at the same time as the Kenneth Fire started, locals said.  According to neighbors in the area, the community, apprehended the man in a citizens arrest.

“We really banded together as a group,” “A few gentlemen surrounded him and got him on his knees. They got some zip ties, a rope and we were able to do a citizens’ arrest.”

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