Azusa police have arrested a 39-year-old homeless man on arson charges after arriving to find him standing just steps away from a brush fire in Pioneer Park.

Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared across the Los Angeles area.

Officers in Azusa, California have arrested a man suspected of arson following a brush fire that broke out in Pioneer Park. As wildfires ravage Southern California, Azusa Police Department apprehended unhoused man Jose Carranza-Escobar on suspicion of igniting the fire at around 11:40pm on Friday as he was standing near the flames.

Jose Carranza-Escobar was found standing next to the flames in Pioneer Park in Azusa, Calif., authorities said Saturday.

The Azusa Police Department this weekend arrested ... the man and took him into custody on suspicion of arson while Los Angeles County firefighters put out the brush fire. Landeros identified ...

A man was arrested on suspicion of purposely starting a brush fire in Azusa, police announced. First responders were called to Pioneer Park shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Friday, according to the Azusa Police Department. There, a witness told officers the man who ignited the blaze was still at the scene.

According to Azusa police, a man who has admitted to setting a fire at a park has been arrested as the investigation continues.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced charges against 10 people for looting or arson amid the wildfires raging in the area.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has said that the firestorm could rank as the most devastating natural disaster in US history. It is already the costliest wildfire in terms of insured losses. Los Angeles County District ... the city of Azusa, about ...

Eaton Fire initially started 6:18 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery six days ago, it has burned 14,117 acres. A fire crew of 3,408 has been working on site and, as of Monday morning, they managed to contain 33% of the fire. However, investigations into the cause are ongoing.

Dangerous Santa Ana winds are expected to return to the Los Angeles area this week, potentially fueling the growth of new and existing wildfires, according to FOX Weather.

Amid the wildfires, a petition initially created a year ago to address crime in Vallejo has reignited recent support.