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20 Arrested for Looting During Los Angeles Fires

City officials and law enforcement have stern warnings for those who seek to exploit the crisis by committing crimes.
20 Arrested for Looting During Los Angeles Fires
A firefighter walks past a burning liquor store during the Eaton fire in the Altadena area of Los Angeles County, Calif., on Jan. 8, 2025. Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images
Kimberly Hayek
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As Los Angeles is devastated by several fires burning in the city, county, and surrounding region, with seven people confirmed dead, at least 20 people have been arrested for burglary, looting, and other property crimes.

At a press conference on Thursday morning, city officials gave stern warnings to those engaging in such activity.

Kimberly Hayek
Kimberly Hayek
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Kimberly Hayek is a reporter for The Epoch Times. She covers California news and has worked as an editor and on scene at the U.S.-Mexico border during the 2018 migrant caravan crisis.