Kenneth Fire: LAPD arrests arson suspect
The Los Angeles Police Department has arrested an arson suspect who they believe caused the Kenneth fire. KTLA reports that Los Angeles police responded to claims of an individual attempting to start a fire in the Woodland Hills, California area on Thursday, January 9.
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Details on the Kenneth Fire near Woodland Hills
According to KTLA, the Kenneth Fire started around 2:30 p.m. in dry brush in the Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space, just north of Highway 101. By 9 p.m., the fire had grown to 1,000 acres, Firefighters have controlled 35% of the fire.
According to HillLAPD Senior Chief Charles Dinse stated that investigators are treating the incident as a crime. Dinse also mentioned that investigators have yet to determine the individual’s motive for starting the fire, which has burned 900 miles in the Golden State. Additionally, Dinse noted that the fire may have been a “case of arson.”
More About the Suspects & What’s Next for Them?
Authorities are actively investigating the arson case but have not shared further details about the suspect. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said NewsNational in an interview, according to The Hill, that action could amount to murder, which carries a potential life sentence.
“Justice will be swift. It will be tough and will seek maximum punishment.” Hochman said.
Furthermore, Hochman emphasized their commitment to bringing justice to the crime and their determination to send a clear warning through their actions.
“Our goal is to send this warning. Whether it be looting, cyber fraud, looting or arson in the future. We want to bring justice and we will do it,” Hochman explains.
Reaction on social networks
Social media users react to news of arson suspect Kenneth Fire Dark Room commentary. Check out some of their reactions below.
Instagram User @xoxonaee wrote, “Disgusting behavior. I just don’t understand.”
Instagram User @iam_urdivabree wrote, “Man, this is so disturbing. People have invested a lot in their homes.”
While Instagram users @jaylittlelisa wrote, “Do you know how sick you have to be to light a fire during a natural disaster? What the hell is wrong with you guys???!”
Then Instagram user @frentas313 wrote, “The fact that we’re in 2025 and we still haven’t created something to put out these fires immediately is crazy.”
Another Instagram user @yyr1ss wrote, “Yes, because why do we have so many fires? Someone is setting some fires.”
Instagram User @im.shuntelrenay wrote, “I mean there are legitimate videos here of people starting to set fire to Smdh.”
While another Instagram user @____writerinink wrote, “Duuuhhhh…..no way the fence 🔥skip and jump all the way to the Hollywood hills.”
Finally, Instagram user @ana_j92 wrote, “They are going to blame the wrong person for this and I bet he didn’t have a hand in this himself.”
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What do you think Roomies?
