What role did arsonists play in the California wildfires?
The catastrophic fires that ripped through Southern California over the last three weeks were spurred by extremely dry conditions and unusually strong Santa Ana winds, in addition to water infrastructure problems.
California Wildfire Updates: Palisades, Eaton Fires Over 95% Contained
Jan. 22, 10:30 a.m. PST Cal Fire data marked the Palisades Fire at 68% containment and the Eaton Fire at 91% containment, listing no other active fires in Los Angeles as a red flag warning is in effect for much the region until Friday evening.
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Wildfires in Los Angeles: Arson arrests and ongoing investigations
Firefighters are still working to contain the two largest blazes. About 95% of fires in California are caused by humans, whether through an intentional act of arson, a downed power line, or a backyard barbecue party or fireworks celebration gone awry ...
Southern California woman arrested for allegedly setting open field on fire
An arson suspect was arrested for allegedly setting fire to an open field in San Bernardino County. The suspect was identified as Melyi Lopez, a 40-year-old homeless woman who frequents the Bloomington area,
Starting, spreading wildfires would be federal crime under California congressmen’s bill
A new House bill would make it a federal crime to “cause a wildfire, further the spread of a wildfire, or attempt to do either,” according to the bill’s sponsors.
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California fires updates for Monday, Jan. 27
Rain returned to California over the weekend, aiding with the ongoing wildfire fight across the LA area. But the arrival of rain also brought the risk of flash flooding and mudslides in recent burn scar areas.
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9 more suspects charged with arson, looting crimes in connection with L.A. fires
Charges also include non-arson crimes. Keyshon Walker ... including many who have been charged with burglary. Hochman, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office and local authorities have vowed to arrest and prosecute looters ...
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D.A. charges six with arson in smaller blazes that followed eruption of L.A. firestorm
Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman announced arson charges Friday against six men who set fires around L.A. County in the wake of the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires. A man who ...
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Power lines, hikers, arson: What might have sparked LA's devastating fires?
Without answers, some in fire-prone California are filling in the gaps themselves ... he said investigators were also examining the possibility of arson. "We had numerous fires in the LA County region almost simultaneously, which leads us to believe ...
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As if LA officials don’t have enough on their plates, they have another problem: Arsonists
About 95% of fires in California are caused by humans, whether through an intentional act of arson, a downed power line, or a backyard barbecue party or fireworks celebration gone awry ...
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Suspected arsonists complicate battle against LA wildfires
About 95% of fires in California are caused by humans, whether through an intentional act of arson, a downed power line, or a backyard barbecue party or fireworks celebration gone awry ...
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Man-made disaster, arson, crazy environmentalists—Who's to blame for California’s wildfire crisis?
Reporting live from Los Angeles, “Just the News, No Noise” Co-Anchor Amanda Head talks about the LA County wildfires and the primary suspects behind the flames. Head suspects there may be “copycat” arsonists starting fires northwest of Los Angeles.