Southern California

Number of Fires Set by Homeless People Hits 38 a Day in Los Angeles

The number almost doubled that recorded in 2020.
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Number of Fires Set by Homeless People Hits 38 a Day in Los Angeles
A fire burns a homeless encampment in Los Angeles on Jan. 20, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Jill McLaughlin
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The number of fires in Los Angeles set by the homeless continues to rise, according to a report published May 9.

Citing Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) data, an investigation by local news station NBC 4 discovered the number of fires related to homeless encampments has steadily climbed over the past five years.
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Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.