Three people charged with arson near raging Los Angeles wildfires

Los Angeles police said three people were charged with arson in separate incidents this week after they were caught lighting fires near where the massive, deadly blazes have torn through parts of Southern California.

Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell said the suspects, who were not identified, were not responsible for starting the infernos in the Pacific Palisades and Eaton that have claimed at least 25 lives since they ignited last week.

Authorities said one person was arrested Monday on Van Nuys Boulevard after the person was seen igniting a brush fire.