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A man accused of setting a brush fire at Runyon Canyon in the Hollywood Hills was confronted and detained by a group of hikers before police arrived. The suspect, who allegedly used a blowtorch to ignite trees and bushes near residential areas, appeared to admit to starting the fire. The confrontation was captured on video, showing a former college football player running down the suspect. Los Angeles firefighters quickly responded and contained the flames, preventing the fire from spreading further.
A former college football player ran down a suspected arsonist, and Los Angeles firefighters tackled hillside flames before the burning brush could get out of control, officials say. https://t.co/bsx1OIjo8B
VIDEO: Former football WR chases down suspected arsonist at LA's Runyon Canyon https://t.co/K9FsbhCPmG
A man with a blowtorch was allegedly trying to ignite brush near homes in the Hollywood Hills when a group of hikers spotted him and jumped into action. https://t.co/qQbyrReYr9
