Behind the arson arrests during the firestorm: Cases reveal L.A.’s burning problem
- Posted on February 6, 2025
- By Los Angeles Times
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Behind the arson arrests during the firestorm: Cases reveal L.A.’s burning problem
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Authorities in L.A. County say the recent uptick in arson arrests was probably the result of increased public attention to common smaller fires, not the work of copycats.