Many in the liberal media and the Democratic wing of Congress have been super quick to blame "extreme climate change" for the raging, historic fires that have ravaged parts of California.
What they're not quick to blame are people starting the fires, which seems to be the case with the Kenneth fire as reported by The Los Angeles Times.
Authorities arrested a man "attempting to start a fire" in the West Hills neighborhood that was burning as a result of the Kenneth fire.
Obviously, the arrest raises questions as to how many of the fires have actually started, with many on social media claiming that arson is likely the culprit for a majority -- if not all -- of them.
The man arrested was Juan Sierra, 33. While he was arrested on suspicion of a probation violation, Ventura County Sheriff's Department Sgt. Monica Smith said Friday that he is a "person of interest" in the Kenneth fire.
Los Angeles Police Department's Topanga Division arrested Sierra earlier this week in a possible connection with the Kenneth fire that had the potential to destroy countless homes and buildings.
The outlet noted:
Fanned by strong Santa Ana winds, the fire had consumed roughly 960 acres of brush by 5:30 p.m. Thursday and was burning south through open space toward homes in the Malibu Canyon area north of the 101 Freeway near Calabasas. But a series of water drops helped slow its advance.
While the blaze is at least 35% contained, the potential destructive path was slowed down by several water drops.
The most important takeaway is that Los Angeles and California authorities have not ruled out arson as the origin of the fire.
The outlet continued:
Police arrested Sierra after he was detained by residents who claimed they saw him setting a fire, according to two law enforcement sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation. He has not been charged with setting the fire.
Social media reacts
Video of the man went viral across social media, and it sparked a mountain of comments.
Not enough probable cause to arrest for arson 🤪
Juan Sierra (33) is still a person of interest in LA Kenneth fire
3 prior arrests, violated probation, won't say if illegalpic.twitter.com/1OGhI7C1BF— MAGA M&M (@MAGAmegaMAGA) January 11, 2025
"Just a homeless guy casually cruising around LA on a bike with a blowtorch during horrific fires. No probable cause here..." one X user wrote, sarcastically.
Another X user wrote, "Riding on a bike with a small bag and a flame torch in a fire area? With prior felony probation violation? No biggie."
