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A person of interest has been detained in connection with a series of suspected arson fires  that have shaken Los Angeles, Fox News confirms.

L.A. Fire Department spokesman Erik Scott said the person is a male and was detained within the last hour.

“We have a person of interest that has been detained and is being questioned,” Scott said. “It is too early to determine if the person is responsible for the string of arson fires.” View full article »