Azusa, California police on Saturday announced the arrest of an arson suspect who allegedly admitted to starting a brush fire.
Officers on Friday responded to Pioneer Park in Azusa after receiving reports of a brush fire. A witness at the scene told officers the individual responsible for the blaze was still in the area, according to a press release from the Azusa Police Department.
The suspect, Jose Carranza-Escobar, was standing next to the flames, officers said. Los Angeles County Firefighters then arrived and put out the fire.
Carranza-Escobar admitted to officers he started the fire and he was arrested for alleged arson, the press release said. Police took him to the Azusa Police Department Jail, where he was placed in custody.
City of Azusa Public Works and Azusa Light and Water are investigating the scene to determine the extent of the damage caused by the fire. […]
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