Los Angeles is battling multiple wildfires, including the Kenneth Fire, which may have been intentionally set. A man was asted for using a blowtorch to ignite trash bins, po ssibly causi ng the bl aze,
The fi res have claimed at least 10 lives and displaced thousands, fuel ed by strong Santa Ana winds. Emergency resources are stretched thin, and power outages have af ec ted tens of thousands. While the ar r est provides some resolution, the ongoing crisis highlights the need for better wil df ire preparedness and mitigation in California.