Serial arsonist connected to five "significant" Los Angeles area fires arrested, firefighters say
Investigators said that at least one of the fires the suspect is allegedly connected is expected to be prosecuted at the federal level.
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Investigators said that at least one of the fires the suspect is allegedly connected is expected to be prosecuted at the federal level.
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