In some of the cases, under California's "three strikes" criminal law, alleged looters could be facing life in prison. The "three strikes" law means that repeat offenders can be sentenced 25 years to life after a third conviction
The arson case, authorities say, is not linked to any of the major fires but was connected to a blaze started in a park that was extinguished
Law enforcement also warned against price gouging, internet scams, and flying drones which can interfere with firefighting aircraft
A number of investigations are ongoing and the LA county sheriff says more charges will be announced soon