At least 20 people have been arrested on suspicion of looting during the wildfires raging in Los Angeles, according to officials.

At least 20 people have been arrested for looting in the wildfire evacuation zones in metro Los Angeles this week, authorities revealed on Thursday. “20 individuals chose to go into our areas and deprive these poor people who have been through so much of their property,

This is simply unacceptable,” LA County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger said. “… I promise you, you will be held accountable.

Los Angeles police said they arrested up to 20 suspected looters around properties evacuated due to the fires. At a Thursday press conference, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna outlined the security efforts around the fires,

I promise you, you will be held accountable,” Los Angeles Supervisor Kathryn Barger said at a press conference Thursday

Sheriff Robert Luna says 20 people have now been arrested for allegedly looting in the various fire areas in the county.