An apocalyptic, fast-moving fire that sparked mass evacuations in Calabasas and the Hidden Hills is being investigated as an arson incident, with one suspect arrested.
The Kenneth Fire is tearing through the West Hills at a rapid rate, with 900 exhausted first responders pulled from other high priority infernos in southern California to protect homes and try to contain the fiery flames.
Now, LAPD senior lead officer Charles Dinsel has told NewsNation that a suspect is in custody, who is believed to have intentionally caused the out-of-control blaze.
He said: ‘About 20 to 30 minutes later a suspect was detained over in Woodland Hills area by citizens. It is being investigated as a crime.’
Dinsel was asked directly if he believed the fire was set intentionally, and he said: ‘At this time, that’s what we believe. Yes.’
Sources told DailyMail.com that a resident called 911 to report a male attempting to set a fire at the 21700 block of Ybarra road at around 4.30pm.
The suspect was arrested and taken to Topanga station. LAPD Drake Madison cautioned: ‘We cannot confirm any connection to any fire at this time.’
Dinsel said there was no clear motive, adding that the area