Media reported the arrest of one of the likely perpetrators of the Los Angeles fires

On suspicion of arson, which could be the cause of the beginning of the largest fire in Los Angeles, detained one person. This was reported on January 9 by the TV channel Newsnation with reference to law enforcement officials.

"<...> The fire "Kenneth" is currently being investigated as arson, and one person is in custody," - stated in the publication.

According to the TV station, preliminary indications are that the fire was set intentionally. For arson, the suspect could face up to life in prison.

Forest fires in the United States have reached Hollywood. What the media is saying

Numerous wildfires in Los Angeles were reported on January 8, the fire started in the Eaton Canyon area. Extinguishing continues, strong winds fuel the fire, rescue crews lack water. Seven people have already become victims. In connection with the fires, US President Joe Biden declared a major disaster regime in the state of California.

As predicted by the consulting company AccuWeather, the damage and losses from the disaster will be about $52-57 billion.

Later, on January 9, Los Angeles resident Don Reiman told Izvestia that only his house in the neighborhood where he lives was saved, while other buildings were burned to the ground.