Officers in Azusa, California have arrested a man suspected of arson following a brush fire that broke out in Pioneer Park. As wildfires ravage Southern California, Azusa Police Department apprehended unhoused man Jose Carranza-Escobar on suspicion of igniting the fire at around 11:40pm on Friday as he was standing near the flames.
As firefighters continue to fight various wildfires in southern California, here's what to know on their progress.
· 3d · on MSN
Southern California faces most urgent warning for strong winds, extreme fire danger
Fire risk and strong winds continue in Southern California with potential rain on the horizon
Parched Southern California could get some badly needed rain this weekend to dampen the prospects of another round of deadly wildfires
· 1d · on MSN
As fire-fanning winds continue, Southern California readies for potential rain and toxic runoff
The ongoing wildfires in Southern California may intensify the already competitive housing market in Arizona, as experts predict an increase in migration from California.
8don MSN
Azusa police have arrested a 39-year-old homeless man on arson charges after arriving to find him standing just steps away from a brush fire in Pioneer Park.
already thinly stretched due to the large wildfires in Southern California, responded and extinguished the blaze. Carranza, whose last known address was in Azusa, later admitted to starting the fire.
Coverage of the fires ravaging Altadena, Malibu, Pacific Palisades and Pasadena, including stories about the devastation, issues firefighters faced and the weather.
20h
Wednesday, 12:25 p.m. PST The Hughes Fire grew to 3,407 acres, according to Cal Fire, with evacuation orders extending to the community of Castaic and evacuation warnings stretching to the northernmost parts of Santa Clarita, which had an estimated population of 224,028 in 2023.
A fast-moving brush fire erupted in Los Angeles County on Wednesday morning, quickly racing across 1,000 acres of terrain, aided by heavy, dry fuels and pushed by gusting Santa Ana winds.
Gusty winds continue for the next few days before rain returns. Meteorologist David Biggar has the evening forecast for Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Thank you for reporting this station. We will review the data in question. You are about to report this weather station for bad data. Please select the information that is incorrect.
Thank you for reporting this station. We will review the data in question. You are about to report this weather station for bad data. Please select the information that is incorrect.
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results
Feedback