"While on scene, LACOFD personnel observed a suspect actively lighting fires in the area," Irwindale Police Department wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Newsweek has contacted the police department ...

"Because there are many hazards that can exist when returning to your home after a wildfire, we urge you to take safety precautions, such as personal protective equipment," LACoFD's release said.

According to the LA County Fire Department (LACoFD), the spread is due to high winds, low humidity and dry fuels. The LACoFD said the winds in the area pose "a significant threat to nearby ...