Man who started the LA fire arrested by police

A man suspected of intentionally starting a fire in the Woodland Hills area of LA has been arrested following a citizen’s intervention. 

According to LAPD officer Charles Dinsel speaking to NewsNation, the suspect was restrained by citizens for about 20-30 minutes after allegedly lighting the fire.

The incident began when a resident called 911 reporting an individual attempting to start a fire on Ybarra Road around 4:30 PM. 

The LAPD has since taken the suspect into custody and is investigating the incident as a deliberate act.

Reports indicate the suspect is a homeless man in his 30s. 

The fire has tragically claimed 10 lives and destroyed approximately 10,000 homes, according to Daily Mail.

See photos from the incident below…………