From USA TODAY.

Authorities have made an arrest in connection with the deadly and devastating Palisades Fire that ravaged part of Los Angeles earlier this year, according to multiple news reports on Oct. 8.

The fire, along with the Eaton Fire in another part of Los Angeles County, erupted on Jan. 7 and burned for weeks. The two fires combined claimed at least 31 lives, with researchers putting the toll much higher. Thousands of homes and other structures were destroyed.

The arrest was reported by ABC News, CNN and the Los Angeles Times, which cited sources close to the investigation. Authorities are expected to make an announcement about the fire later in the morning, the news outlets said.