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A fire started by arsonists in the Hollywood hills Tuesday spread quickly into the nearby Griffith Park, consuming as many as 200 acres and forcing the evacuation of the Los Angeles Zoo and other area attractions, officials said.
The fire started about 1:30 p.m. local time just east of the Hollywood sign and quickly raced into the thick brush, fanned by a strong wind, but no structures were threatened.
Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said one person was detained and is being questioned by investigators. Sources said they believe the fire was started with matches.
Fire officials said the 20 year-old man under investigation was the only one to have been injured in the fire, and the extent of his injuries was not immediately known.
All the entrances into the 4,212-acre park -- one of the largest in the world -- were closed and the park evacuated.
The flames, which originated on the southern face of the hills, crossed the ridge line, sending up plumes of smoke visible from the city.
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