Following the Palisades and Eaton fires, L.A. authorities arrested numerous individuals for arson, largely targeting smaller blazes that could go unnoticed. Many of these suspects, tied to everyday intentional or accidental fires, are homeless or have mental health issues. Despite common belief linking the homeless to significant wildfire ignitions, investigations continue into the actual causes of major fires currently under scrutiny. Experts underline that Los Angeles suffers from numerous smaller fires daily, with many not reported, especially during extreme weather.
"L.A. has dozens of fires every single day and quite a few of them are purposely set," Nordskog said.
The recent uptick in arson arrests was probably the result of increased public attention to common smaller fires, which are dangerous during extreme weather conditions.
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