ver 960 acres of land have been destroyed by a destructive wildfire in Los Angeles County,

which has caused extensive property damage and forced many people to evacuate.

A suspect in the fire that broke out in the Angeles National Forest on Tuesday has been taken into custody by authorities.

The identity of the culprit has not yet been made public by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, which confirmed the arrest on Wednesday. Investigators believe the fire may have been caused by arson.

Fueled by unrelenting dry weather and strong winds, the wildfire has destroyed several buildings and continues to threaten hundreds more.

In dangerous conditions, more than 500 firefighters are fighting the fire, working nonstop to stop its spread.

In an effort to limit the spread of the fire, water and fire retardant are being dropped by air tankers and helicopters.

During a press briefing, LA County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said,

“We are working tirelessly to contain the fire and protect communities.”

“Despite the extremely difficult conditions our crews are working in, our goal is to minimize the impact on residents and property.”