California Fires: Woodland Hills residents stop suspected arsonist possibly linked to Kenneth fire

A group of residents in Woodland Hills helped arrest a man who was allegedly trying to start fires. A police source tells FOX 11 the man may be connected to the Kenneth Fire.

California fires are wreaking havoc on Los Angeles as crews battle several massive blazes, including the Kenneth Fire, Sunset Fire, Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, Lidia Fire, Hurst Fire and Woodley Fire. Areas impacted include the Hollywood Hills, Pacific Palisades, West Hills, Altadena, Pasadena, Sylmar, Acton and parts of Ventura County.

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[sherisouth]

Note to journalists: A man starting fires with a blowtorch is not a "gentleman."

[Fitness-qove]

Respect to the citizens stepping up for their community.

[moroccathy]

I am a retired Arson investigator for fire service in a neighboring state state. My first suspicion after multiple fires started was they were being set. I pray for everyone.

[davewitter]

If you see something, say something. Starting a fire with 50+ mph winds is criminally insane.

[gutch]

This could be considered a terrorist attack

[RaulLopez-muzg]

Should be charged with murder for the people that have died due to these fires...

[Sand]

Love the man’s simple and unapologetic "Yes" when asked if it was accurate that the neighbors tied the suspect’s hands with a zip tie. Even the reporter got a chuckle from it.

[stormjacobs]

Why are you blocking his identity?! Show the country this DESPICABLE person!! Pure evil.

[mikemet]

Arsonists should never walk freely again.

[JanetProtasiewicz-vufl]

Thank goodness to the citizens paying attention! How much more can people take here?!?

[TimelessTunesRewind]

Show his face, what are you trying to hide?

[sydIRISH]

We all knew these weren't natural

[timjacob]

In another life, he’d be pushing innocent people in front of the metro.

[MarksmansBeast]

I feel like this guy is going to be the fall guy and be blamed for everything. This was not done by some deranged junkie this was a coordinated attack.

[tbone]

I've been saying this for last day and half the fires are too spread too far apart.

[IrmaVargas-rbmu]

Imagine this whole thing is a huge terrorist attacks who took advantage of the perfect conditions

[ObsCure]

Whoever moved this blurry circle by hand is a legend.

[Themostregardedyoutubeuser]

Smoking meth and lighting shit on fire is a crime in LA now? Better build more jails.

[markviramontes]

Why are you hiding his face!!!?? His face is all over The internet

[MusiciansWithVision]

Makes you realise there are thousands of ways disgruntled citizens could get back at the system they think has failed them!