In a critical development amidst the wildfire chaos, local law enforcement officials have confirmed the arrest of a suspect believed to be responsible for igniting the Kenneth Fire. According to reports from The Independent, the individual was apprehended after being observed engaging in suspicious activities in the vicinity of the fire.

Witnesses reported seeing the man riding a bicycle while carrying a large blowtorch, an unusual and alarming sight. He was reportedly attempting to set fire to trash bins and leftover Christmas trees in the area, actions that likely sparked the Kenneth Fire.

Concerned residents acted swiftly upon noticing the suspicious behavior. They detained the man, ensuring he could not flee the scene, until the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) arrived to formally arrest him.

The Independent highlighted that the suspect’s deliberate actions may have directly contributed to the outbreak of the Kenneth Fire, categorizing the incident as arson rather than an accidental blaze.