Los Angeles police said "a male was heard stating a suspect was trying 'to light a fire' near the Kenneth Fire". The allegation was later ruled unfounded.

The suspect was detained near the Kenneth Fire, which the LAPD believes was intentionally set, a police official has said ...

At the same time, several miles to the west, firefighters from Los Angeles and Ventura counties were racing to contain the Kenneth Fire ... he would not face arson charges.

The LAPD has launched an arson investigation at Victory Trailhead, where the Kenneth fire began, according to Entin. "What we ...

AP Soon after the suspect was taken into custody, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed it was investigating the Kenneth Fire as likely arson. “At this time, that’s what we believe.

Los Angeles district attorney Nathan Hochman has vowed to come down hard on anyone found guilty of arson: "Justice will be swift." ...

A Los Angeles Police Department investigation continues of a man suspected of arson in Woodland Hills as the Kenneth Fire was raging Thursday afternoon. Assistant Chief Dominic Choi said an arrest ...

The Kenneth fire broke out north of the Palisades fire ... was not enough probable cause to arrest the man on suspicion of arson. He was arrested on a felony probation violation, and the ...

but LAPD's announcement marked the first time suspected arson was mentioned in connection to any of the blazes. The Kenneth Fire sparked Thursday afternoon and quickly spread to nearly 1,000 acres ...

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated and a video removed to clarify there were no arson charges ... counties were racing to contain the Kenneth Fire, which threatened homes north ...