Authorities arrested a man accused of starting a wildfire in<\/p>\n
Los Angeles County that has scorched more than 960 acres.<\/p>\n
The fire, which began on Tuesday, spread rapidly due to dry conditions<\/p>\n
and strong winds, prompting evacuations in the Angeles National Forest.<\/p>\n
The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, was detained on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff\u2019s Department, he is suspected of starting the fire intentionally.<\/p>\n
The fire has damaged several structures and threatened hundreds more.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are working tirelessly to contain the blaze and protect communities,\u201d<\/p>\n
said LA County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone. Over 500 firefighters<\/p>\n
are battling the fire, assisted by air tankers and helicopters.<\/p>\n
While the cause is still under investigation, the suspect remains in custody,<\/p>\n
and authorities are focusing on containment efforts. Residents are<\/p>\n
urged to stay vigilant and follow evacuation orders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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