A possible arson suspect was arrested Thursday night near the Kenneth Fire area as fire crews continue battling flames burning near homes in Calabasas and West Hills. At around 4:30 p.m., Los Angeles police responded to reports of a man attempting to light a fire in the 21700 block of Ybarra Road in Woodland Hills.

LAPD Assistant Chief Dominic Choi said an arrest was made Thursday afternoon in Woodland Hills after a man was allegedly attempting to light a fire.

The suspect, who was not named, was arrested near the Kenneth Fire at about 4:30 p.m. when police were called out to a report of a man attempting to light a fire in the 21700 block of Ybarra Road in Woodland Hills. Police were helped by residents who secured the man until law enforcement arrived.

The alleged arson was reported about 5 and a half miles from the approximate start of the Kenneth fire, near Victory Boulevard west of Gilmore Street in West Hills. Residents in the area found the person and held him down until police arrived, KTLA reported.

WOODLAND HILLS -A homeless individual is in custody following a reported arson attempt in Woodland Hills, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. At approximately 4:30 p.m. Thursday, a radio call was placed reporting a person attempting to ignite a fire in the 21000 block of Ybarra Road,

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson in the Woodland Hills area of Los Angeles, near the Kenneth Fire currently spreading toward the Hidden Hills and Calabasas. Previously an officer told media that an individual had been arrested for intentionally starting the Kenneth Fire.

LAPD officials confirm a man was taken into custody Thursday afternoon but cautioned that he has not been connected to lighting anything ablaze

Fox News correspondent Matt Finn reports on a fire in Woodland Hills, Calif., on 'Fox News @ Night.'

One person has been taken into custody in connection to the Kenneth Fire, which broke out Thursday in the West Hollywood Hills, Calif., according to reports. LAPD has taken a person into custody for arson and Victory Trailhead,

One person has been arrested after the Kenneth Fire in West Hollywood Hills is being probed as arson. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures, and videos on this breaking news story. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE.

According to LAPD, the fire is being investigated as arson and a person has been detained. The police department r