Arson arrest made as California's Palisades Fire grows to more than 1,300 acres

California's Palisades Fire grows to more than 1,300 acres as possible arson suspect questioned

An arrests has been made in a raging Southern California wildfire that authorities suspect was started by an arsonist and remained out-of-control on Monday, fueled by drought-parched trees and brush that have not burned in about 75 years, authorities said on Monday. The so-called Palisades Fire in the Santa Monica Mountains in Los Angeles County nearly doubled in size overnight to 1,325 acres and was 0% contained, according to fire officials. At least 1,000 people are under mandatory evacuation. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas announced at a news conference Monday that one person has been arrested in connection with the blaze. "We feel we have the right person," Terrazas said.