LOS ANGELES (TCN) — Wildfires have destroyed major swaths of Los Angeles over the last week, with the Palisades Fire burning over 23,000 acres on the west side of the city and the Eaton Fire blazing over 14,000 acres to the east. More than 25 people have died from the fires, and damage is estimated to be billons of dollars. While thousands of Angelenos have been displaced due to losing their homes, looters and other criminals have taken advantage of the rubble.
On Jan. 13, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced charges against nine individuals for allegedly burglarizing homes in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena, the location of the two major fires.
“True Crime News” host Ana Garcia sat down with District Attorney Nathan Hochman about the prevalence of looting during the fires and how he plans to prosecute those involved.
Watch the video below!