Arson suspect detained as wildfire rages in California

Firefighters are battling a dangerous brush fire near Pacific Palisades in California. About 1,000 residents were evacuated. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

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[gvi]

Firebugs are a common problem in CA but the local DAs are an issue as well downplaying these people not as criminals.

[w.d.g.]

Throw the criminal in jail until we can resume public hangings to deter such behavior.

[gamingtonight]

The first fire of the season is always suspected as arson! Deflecting anyone?

[Clubpoker]

I hate these people. Ruin your own life, not the lives of others.

[QueenBloss]

I told bro not to throw my mix tape into the forest..

[QuicKtODoMeShoT]

c'mon man another wildfire? oh wait arson? hmm...

[omegaplumbing]

How many fires do they have to set before the media finally says Arson. You know I go camping and if you want a fire youve got to make one theyre not naturally occuring...😂

[pd]

A paid distraction or a pyromaniac crime of passion or both?

[horncanguiowillie]

Opening season !!! Iam hot, i want my Cy Young !!!!

[butchdeadlift]

Amateur. Too early in the year for ideal arson. (I worked in the park service. I am terribly aware of when to do it)

[freebird]

And the suspect arrested? Immigrant? Muslim?