Arrest made in relation to Palisades fire: Fuentes

A arrest has been made in relation to the Palisades fire, which caused generalized destruction in Los Angeles County and killed a dozen people earlier this year, sources close to the investigation confirmed to ABC News.
The officials responsible for enforcing federal and local law are scheduled to announce a “significant development” in criminal investigation on the fire on Wednesday.

An aerial view shows the devastation left by the fire of Palisades in the Palisades section of the Los Angeles Pacific, on January 27, 2025.
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The fire exploded on January 7, burning more than 23,000 acres in more than three weeks and destroying almost 7,000 structures, according to California firefighters.
He lit the same day as Eaton Fire, who burned more than 14.00 acres in Los Angeles County, destroying more than 9,400 structures and killing 19 people, according to officials.
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