Neighbors held man, seen with propane torch, until cops arrive, leading to a potential break in Kenneth Fire investigation.

A new brush fire erupted in the West Hills area Thursday afternoon. The Kenneth Fire triggered mandatory evacuations in the area, including Calabasas.

Firefighters rushed to contain a new wildfire that erupted near homes in the area of Calabasas and West Hills, northwest of Los Angeles, on Thursday afternoon. The

At least 25 people have been killed and more than 40,000 acres burned as the wildfires race through southern California for a ninth day

The devastating wildfires have also destroyed businesses, land and homes owned by Hollywood A-listers like Paris Hilton, Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag. Other celebrities impacted include Mark Hamill, Sir Anthony Hopkins, John Goodman and Billy Crystal, who all fled their homes.

Follow the latest news, updates and containment efforts for the wildfires burning in Los Angeles, including the Palisades and Eaton fires.

The Eaton fire has killed 16 people, officials said. Firefighters have made progress on the wildfires over the weekend, but forecasters warn of fiercer winds this week.

Days after fires started destroying large portions of LA County, even more members of the California National Guard has been deployed to stop looting

The Kenneth Fire, which erupted in the western part of the San Fernando Valley earlier this week, is now 80% contained, officials say. The blaze was first reported around 2:30 p.m. Thursday

The Kenneth Fire was threatening houses in the Hidden Hills, home to many celebrities, including Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner, and was 50 percent contained Friday afternoon.

An apocalyptic inferno that sparked mass evacuations in Calabasas and Hidden Hills is being investigated as arson, with one suspect arrested - as the death toll from the city's fires reaches double figures.