A fast-moving fire is raging through Calabasas and Hidden Hills in Los Angeles, causing widespread evacuations. The Kenneth Fire, which is suspected to be caused by arson, is quickly spreading through the West Hills. Over 900 firefighters from across Southern California have been called in to control the flames. The death toll has reached 10, and more than 10,000 buildings have been destroyed. Celebrities like Paris Hilton, Denise Crosby, and Milo Ventimiglia have lost their homes.
The LAPD has arrested a suspect believed to have set the fire. The man, in his 30s, was detained by citizens after attempting to start a fire on Ybarra Road. Authorities are treating the area as a crime scene. The suspect is a homeless man, and officials are still investigating his motive.
The fire is one of several raging across the area, including the Palisades and Eaton fires. Authorities are warning people to leave immediately if they are in the evacuation zones, with Senator Adam Schiff warning that staying behind could be fatal. The fire has already consumed over 1,000 acres and is threatening areas like Malibu Canyon, home to stars such as Kourtney Kardashian and Will Smith.
The fire’s rapid spread is fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, and residents have been told to have emergency bags packed. The fire grew from 50 acres to 1,000 acres in just a few hours, and the evacuation orders have affected over 180,000 people. As of now, the fire has not been fully contained, and the situation continues to worsen.
Officials have been warning that the fire season is becoming a year-round problem, with fires worsening each year. The Palisades Fire alone has burned nearly 20,000 acres, and firefighters are struggling to contain the flames. With strong winds expected to continue, the fire threat remains high, and the need for better preparedness is clear.
Many people are now calling for the resignation of Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom after discovering that firefighters have struggled with lack of water access during the crisis.
