Authorities also revealed that they took in a man who was suspected by locals of starting the Kenneth fire. Police did not find probable cause to arrest the person on arson suspic

It has burned 959.7 acres after being active for five hours. Currently, there is no information available on the containment of the fire. The Kenneth Fire is burning in West Hills in Los Angeles County and rapidly spreading.

Forward progress has been stopped after a fire sparked near the borders of Los Angeles and Ventura counties on Thursday afternoon, officials said. The Kenneth Fire started around 3:16 p.m. on Victory Boulevard west of Gilmore Street in West Hills,

A fire has broken out at the border of Los Angeles and Ventura counties and is spreading rapidly, threatening numerous hillside homes in the Calabasas and Hidden Hills areas.

UPDATE Jan. 9, 8:35 p.m. The Kenneth Fire that erupted Thursday afternoon on the border between Los Angeles and Ventura counties is reportedly being investigated as an arson case, with one person in custody. As of Thursday evening, the blaze has expanded to 960 acres, with no containment.

KTLA 5 News team coverage of the Kenneth Fire in the area of Calabasas and West Hills. Jan. 9, 2025. Updates: https://ktla.com/news/california/wildfires/fast-moving-wildfire-explodes-in-calabasas/