Suspect Arrested for Arson After North Hills Trash Fire with Explosions

Arson Incident in North Hills

• 🚨 Firefighters responded to a trash fire in an empty lot used as a homeless encampment in North Hills.
• 💥 Sounds of explosions were heard, leading to concerns of explosive materials like fireworks or mortar shells within the burning garbage.
• 🚒 The suspect, a man living in the encampment, is believed to have intentionally started the fire inside a 5-foot-deep hole filled with garbage.

Investigation and Arrest

• 🚓 LAPD was called to the scene for potential evacuations, but firefighters quickly determined there were no actual explosives.
• 🚫 Thankfully, evacuations were not necessary as the fire was extinguished.
• ⚖️ The suspect is now in police custody and faces charges of arson.
• 🔥 The intensity of the fire caused significant damage, melting everything in its path around the hole.