Griffith Park fire grows
This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts.
A suspected arson fire that started around 1 p.m. in the hills above the Greek Theater has spread to more than 100 acres, prompting the evacuation of the Gene Autry Museum and Los Angeles Zoo.
More than 100 firefighters were on the lines trying to contain the fire, which has been difficult because steep and treacherous terrain. Southern California has been under a Red Flag warning for fire danger for the last three days because of hot conditions and blustery winds.
LAPD spokeswoman April Harding said the fire was intentionally set and that officials have arrested a suspect, who badly burned.
-Richard Winton
