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Justin Halstenberg, 35, was convicted of nine counts of arson, ranging from aggravated arson to the use of an incendiary device, for his role in San Bernardino County’s Line and Bacon fires.

"Russia is waging a massive campaign of disinformation against the Czech Republic," said security analyst Roman Maca, adding that Russian intelligence services were also believed to be behind cyber-attacks and cases of arson.

A mother and her young child managed to escape a "terrifying and deliberate" arson attack at their home after a car alarm sounded on the driveway, police have said.

A couple saw a burning palm tree in Runyon Canyon and confronted a man they suspected of arson while other hikers called authorities.

A teenager has now been charged with 22 offences, including assault, theft, arson, criminal damage, breaching a dispersal order and racially aggravated harassment.