After 14 fires set in Reseda, LAFD investigating to see if they’re connected

The Los Angeles Fire Department is trying to determine whether 14 fires reported around Reseda since Sunday, Sept. 10 are connected, officials said Tuesday.

Capt. Erik Scott, an LAFD spokesman, in a statement said all the fires reported were suspicious and that they were all found burning in “rubbish, debris and vegetation in the Reseda area.”

None of the fires led to injuries, and all were quickly put out before they caused significant damage to property, Scott said.

The string of fires included six that were reported late the night of Monday, Sept. 11 early into the next morning. All of those most recent fires were discovered near Reseda Boulevard and Vanowen Street.

Neighbors in the area said at least one truck was damaged by a fire. Firefighters were seen spraying water in the truck bed where someone lit leaves and trees branches on fire.

An LAPD spokeswoman said police were called to help in the search for a possible arsonist Monday night. LAPD detectives are helping LAFD’s arson investigators on the case as they search for a suspect.

“Currently, we have no witnesses but continue to canvass the area looking for leads,” Scott said.