Woodland Hills, Kenneth Fire and Blowtorch

Kenneth Fire sparks in Woodland Hills area near homes, prompting mandatory evacuations
A 960-acre brush fire sparked in the Woodland Hills area near the 101 Freeway Thursday afternoon. The Los Angeles Fire Department said that the fire was quickly burning toward the south, relatively close to homes before they were able to establish perimeter lines.
Woodland Hills Residents Stop Man With Blowtorch Near Kenneth Fire
Residents of Los Angeles’ Woodland Hills neighborhood helped police stop and detain a man with a blowtorch on Thursday, January 9, suspecting him of arson as the Kenneth Fire burned nearby.This footage captured by Chris Sumner shows community members confronting a man with a blowtorch in Woodland Hills,
Woodland Hills residents stop man with blowtorch who may be connected to Kenneth Fire, officials say
Residents said they jumped in to stop the man after they saw him trying to light Christmas trees and trash cans on fire using a large blowtorch.
Arson suspect arrested in Woodland Hills near Kenneth Fire
A possible arson suspect was arrested Thursday night near the Kenneth Fire area as fire crews continue battling flames burning near homes in Calabasas and West Hills. At around 4:30 p.m., Los Angeles police responded to reports of a man attempting to light a fire in the 21700 block of Ybarra Road in Woodland Hills.
Arson Suspect Arrested Near Kenneth Fire as LA County Reaches Historic Levels of Destruction
The arrest occurred around 4:30 p.m. on Ybarra Road, just south of the fire’s origin, after local residents reportedly spotted the suspect attempting to ignite a blaze. The residents detained him until police arrived, with photos shared on the Citizen app showing officers surrounding the scene where the man was taken into custody.
LAPD: Arson Suspect Arrested in Woodland Hills
The suspect, who was not named, was arrested near the Kenneth Fire at about 4:30 p.m. when police were called out to a report of a man attempting to light a fire in the 21700 block of Ybarra Road in Woodland Hills. Police were helped by residents who secured the man until law enforcement arrived.
Person of interest in possible arson detained in Woodland Hills, near Kenneth fire
A person of interest was detained in Woodland Hills on a possible arson, but police did not say if it involved the nearby Kenneth fire. The alleged arson was reported about 5 and a half miles from the approximate start of the Kenneth fire,
Man arrested, accused of trying to start fires in Woodland Hills
A group of residents in Woodland Hills helped arrest a man who was allegedly trying to start fires. A police source tells FOX 11 the man may be connected to the Kenneth Fire.
US, Los Angeles: Woodland Hills Kenneth Wildfire Prompts Evacuations
Los Angeles, United States - January 09, 2025 01/09/2025 02:39 pm (GMT-0800) Woodland Hills – Los Angeles firefighters responded to a fast-moving, wind-driven fire in the Woodland Hills area of the city of Los Angeles.
What We Know About the Arrest Made Near the Kenneth Fire in L.A.
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Action Heroes: How Actor Brian J. White & His Neighbors Tackled Suspected Arsonist During Kenneth Fire
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Kenneth Fire Map, Updates as Los Angeles Threatened by New Blaze
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Kenneth fire quickly grows to 960 acres, threatening homes near Calabasas
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Man suspected of arson in Los Angeles’ Kenneth fire charged with probation violation
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Man arrested on suspicion of starting Los Angeles fire
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Kennith fire burning near Woodland Hills
A fire has broken out in Woodland Hills, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The Kennith fire was reported in an area near the border of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Flames ignited ...