Behind the arson arrests during the firestorm: Cases reveal L.A.'s burning problem
Authorities in L.A. County say the recent uptick in arson arrests was probably the result of increased public attention to ...
California man nabbed by bystanders setting blaze hit with felony arson charges — 27th bust tied to LA wildfires
Alejandro Martinez, 41, allegedly set one of the fires that destroyed large swaths of California in recent weeks, and faces ...
Man detained by witnesses after fire in Chatsworth charged with arson
A 41-year-old man is facing felony arson charges after he was accused of setting a brush fire near the Chatsworth Reservoir ...
Arson suspect chased down by residents after allegedly sparking fire near Chatsworth Reservoir
A man lit a fire near the Chatsworth Reservoir, authorities say, but firefighters were able to contain the blaze and ...
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As wildfires burn, arson reports are rising in Los Angeles
While the arson numbers are disconcerting, especially in the wake of the wildfires, the situation may be getting worse.
Arson suspect tackled, held by residents after he allegedly set a brush fire in Southern California
The suspect was seen walking away from an area after allegedly lighting a brush fire in the vicinity of Knapp Ranch Road and ...
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Suspected Arsonist Detained by Citizens after Attempted Fires in Canoga Park, Los Angeles
Alejandro Martinez was arrested on suspicion of arson for attempting to start fires near Box Canyon, Canoga Park.
Arsonist steps out of van, lights taco truck on fire in downtown Los Angeles
An arsonist was caught on video setting a taco truck on fire in downtown L.A., and the owner tells KTLA this isn’t the first ...
Full coverage: Investigating the California wildfires of 2025
The Times investigates California's response to the devastating wildfires that burned across Los Angeles County in January.