The Los Angeles Police Department has arrested an arson suspect believed to have started the Kenneth Fire. KTLA reported that on Thursday, January 9, Los Angeles police responded to claims of a person trying to start a fire in the Woodland Hills, California area.

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Details on the Kenneth Fire near Woodland Hills

According to KTLA, the Kenneth Fire started around 2:30 p.m. in dry brush within the Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space, north of the 101 Freeway. By 9:00 p.m., the fire had spread to 1,000 hectares, and firefighters were 35% contained.

according to the hillLAPD Chief Charles Dinse said investigators are treating the incident as a crime. Dins also mentioned that investigators have not determined the individual's reason for starting the fire, which has already burned 900 kilometers in the Golden State. Dins also stated that the fire could be "a case of arson".

More information about the Suspect and what's in it for them?

Authorities are actively conducting an arson investigation, but have not shared additional details about the suspect. Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman said NewsNation in an interview, according to The Hill, that the act could lead to a homicide charge, which could lead to a life sentence.

"Justice will be swift. He will be firm, and the maximum punishment will be demanded." said Hochman.

Hochman also emphasized their commitment to justice for the crime and their determination to send a clear warning through their actions.

"Our goal is to send this warning. Be it looting, internet fraud, theft or future fires. We want to bring justice, and we will." Hochman explained.

Social media reactions

Social media users reacted to news of suspected arsonist Kenneth Fire The Shade Room's comments section. Check out some of their reactions below.

Instagram user @xoxonaee wrote, "Disgusting behavior. I don't understand".

Instagram user @iam_urdivabree wrote, "This man is disturbing. Ppl put so much into their houses”.

Instagram user @jaylittlelisa wrote, "Do you know how sick you have to be to start a fire in a natural disaster? What the hell is wrong with you?!”

Then Instagram user @frentas313 wrote, "It's crazy that we're in 2025 and we still haven't created anything to put out these fires right away."

Another Instagram user @yummyr1ss wrote, "Yes, why do we have so many fires lit? Someone is setting some of these fires.'

Instagram user @im.shuntelrenay wrote, "I mean there are legit videos here of people setting Smdh fires."

Another Instagram user @____writerinink wrote, "Duuuhhhh... no way 🔥 he skipped and skipped all the way to the Hollywood Hills."

Finally, Instagram user @ana_j92 wrote, "They're going to blame the wrong person for this and I bet he's not doing it alone."

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