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/

A mandatory evacuation order was issued for the area near Calabasas Officials expected the blaze to continue growing.

The Kenneth Fire became one of five active wildfires burning in the greater Los Angeles area. Looking to make money with woodworking? This DIY project shows you how to create custom building blocks that kids and adults love!

This article has been updated and a video removed to clarify there were no arson charges. LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – A man who was detained by citizens shortly after a wildfire exploded near Calabasas and West Hills is not accused of starting the fire,

Law enforcement officers responded to reports of a man attempting to light a fire behind a van in Woodland Hills.

An arson suspect was arrested Thursday night near the Kenneth Fire area as fire crews continue battling flames burning near homes in Calabasas and West Hills. At around 4:30 p.m., Los Angeles police responded to reports of a man attempting to light a fire in the 21700 block of Ybarra Road in Woodland Hills.