Los -Angeles (AP) -the authorities arrested in connection with a fatal January forest fire, which destroyed the Los -Angeles area of the Pacific Palisades.
This, according to a law enforcement officer who is not authorized to publicly discuss the case.
Officials plan to hold a press conference later on Wednesday in the morning to discuss the details of the case.
This is a news update. An earlier story AP follows below.
Federal officials and the Los -Ageles police planned a press conference on Wednesday to announce a “considerable development” related to a criminal investigation of a deadly fire in January last year.
The fire, which broke out on January 7, killed 12 people, and destroyed more than 6,000 houses and buildings in the Pacific Palisades, rich coastal regions of Los -Andheles.
At the press conference 9 in the morning they will act as a lawyer of the United States, Bill Esseli, the head of the Los -Andegeles police, Jim McDonnella and a special agent responsible for Kenny Cooper from the alcohol bureau, tobacco, firearms and explosives. No details were provided in advance.
Investigators have not yet determined the reason for this flame or fire, Iton, who erupted on the same day in the Altadena community and killed 18 people.
Both fires burned for several days, turning entire areas into debris and ashes.
The external review published in September showed that the lack of resources and an outdated policy to send emergency warnings led to a delay in evacuation warnings.
The report ordered by the heads of the Los -Angels district, it is said that a number of weaknesses, including “obsolete politicians, inconsistent practices and vulnerabilities of communication”, made it difficult to answer the district.
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Tucker reported from Washington, the District of Colombia
