The Kenneth Fire was threatening houses in the Hidden Hills, home to many celebrities, including Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner, and was 50 percent contained Friday afternoon.

A homeless man has been busted on suspicion of arson close to where one of the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles broke out — after brave locals tackled him as he used what looked like a

Leyva, was arrested last Thursday after 'attempting to start a fire' with a blowtorch in a West Hills neighborhood, authorities said.

Multiple wildfires continue to burn in Los Angeles and are encroaching on the Kardashians' homes in Hidden Hills.

Wednesday, 1:00 a.m. PSTThe Auto Fire—which has burned 61 acres—is 47% under control, according to Cal Fire’s most recent update. Progress on the two biggest fires, however, remains slow as the containment of the Palisades Fire—which has burned 23,

Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 24 people and destroyed more than 12,000 structures, officials said, scorching more than 60 square miles and displacing tens of thousands of people.

The stretch of Sunset Boulevard near the fire is lined with well-known venues and landmarks, including the TCL Chinese Theatre and Hollywood Bowl.

Coverage of the fires ravaging Altadena, Malibu, Pacific Palisades and Pasadena, including stories about the devastation, issues firefighters faced and the weather.

See maps of where mandatory evacuation orders as well as warnings are in place for wildfires burning in the Los Angeles area.

A wildfire sparked in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday evening, as Los Angeles grapples with a second day of high wind gusts and dry fire conditions.

Law enforcement officers responded to reports of a man attempting to light a fire behind a van in Woodland Hills.