Liberal California's breakdown into anarchy has hit close to home for Kamala Harris.
As looters take advantage of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, two people have been arrested in the upscale neighborhood of Brentwood near the vice president's home.
The individuals were seen in the vicinity of Harris' residence around 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, NBC News reported.
As of Monday, the largest of the fires, the Palisades fire, had been 14% contained after torching nearly 24,000 acres. The fire has reduced much of the Pacific Palisades neighborhood to ash.
Residents in neighboring Brentwood, where Harris has a $4.8 million house, have been ordered to evacuate as the flames threaten areas east of the Palisades.
Around 4:30 a.m. Saturday, Los Angeles police were called about a possible burglary at the Harris residence. The police found two people and arrested them for breaking a curfew that was announced to deter looters.
Police have warned that violators will face serious consequences, including jail and $1000 in fines.
However, the individuals outside Harris' home were released as officers found no evidence they had committed a crime. Police have not said what they believe the people were doing in the area.
The fires have killed at least 24 people since January 7th. In addition to the lives lost, thousands of structures have been destroyed, including many unique and architecturally significant buildings.
“My heart goes out to all those being impacted by the devasting wildfires in Southern California,” Harris said last week. “We are deeply grateful for the heroic first responders who are risking their own safety to fight the flames and help keep communities safe.
“As a proud daughter of California, I know the damage that wildfires have on our neighbors and communities,” she added.
The fires are already estimated to be the most expensive in American history. Many of those who lost their homes were not insured, as insurers fled the area due to high risk.
At least 29 people have been arrested for looting, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said Sunday. The majority of those arrested so far have been in the Pasadena/Altadena area, which has been impacted by the Eaton fire. The Eaton Fire has been 33% contained, as of Monday.
The National Guard have been deployed to help maintain law and order as the fires continue to burn.
