A man who was detained by citizens shortly after a wildfire exploded near Calabasas and West Hills is not accused of starting the fire, authorities announced Friday morning.

Los Angeles police responded to Woodland Hills at around 4:30 p.m. local time Thursday when a 911 caller said a man was attempting to light a fire in the 21700 block of Ybarra Road, police said.

Residents who spotted the suspect held him down until officers arrived. Photos shared on the........

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