California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the fire that ripped through Interstate 10 in Los Angeles was set intentionally.

<div class="block">California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the fire that ripped through Interstate 10 in Los Angeles was set intentionally.</div>

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Gov. Newsom Says Los Angeles Fire Set With 'Malice Intent'

California, Governor Gavin Newsom announced yesterday that the fire that ripped through interstate 10 in Los Angeles was set intentionally. The governor said a preliminary investigation found quote malice intent, no suspects were announced but the investigation is ongoing. Flames were first reported around 12:20 a.m. On Saturday. The fire had raged through two storage lots in an industrial area under the highway. Parts of interstate 10 in Los Angeles remain closed. The closure affects both directions of the freeway between the East L A connector and Alameda Street commuters are being encouraged to work from home or take public transport into downtown L A. The governor announced today that repairs will take about 3 to 5 weeks.