Official reports from the Los Angeles Fire Department

Kenneth Fire Near Los Angeles Grows to 1,000 Acres; Suspect Detained by Citizens

Jan 10, 2025, 02:54 AM

The Kenneth Fire in Los Angeles County is being investigated as arson, with one suspect in custody, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The fire, burning in the Calabasas and West Hills area, has grown to nearly 1,000 acres. Authorities report that the suspect, believed to be a homeless man in his 30s, was detained by citizens before being handed over to police. The Victory Trailhead, where the fire is believed to have started, has been declared a crime scene. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze as arson investigators question the suspect.