Los Angeles sheriff confirms wildfire looting arrests

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Los Angeles wildfires: 10 dead as National Guard deployed
The death toll has risen as five major wildfires rage around the Los Angeles area. Further evacuation orders have been announced and the National Guard has been deployed to counter looting. DW has the latest.
Live news: Los Angeles sheriff confirms wildfire looting arrests
Los Angeles officials said on Thursday they had arrested 20 people for looting as vast swaths of the city have been left abandoned due to the wildfire evacuations.
Nearly 20 suspected looters arrested around Los Angeles fires, sheriff says
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna outlined the security efforts around the fires, including patrols, manning road closures, and providing security for those evacuating.
Thousands of structures destroyed as new wildfire burns in Los Angeles area
Wildfires continue to burn in Southern California, but even with winds not as gusty on Thursday, conditions remain volatile for spreading wildfires.
At least 20 people have been arrested on suspicion of looting during L.A. County wildfires, sheriff says
At least 20 people have been arrested on suspicion of looting during the wildfires raging in Los Angeles, according to officials.
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I promise you, you will be held accountable,” Los Angeles Supervisor Kathryn Barger said at a press conference Thursday
20 suspected looters arrested in Southern California fire zones
This is simply unacceptable,” LA County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger said. “… I promise you, you will be held accountable.
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