On January 10, at 11:30 p.m., Azusa police responded to a brush fire, later finding suspect Jose Carranza-Escobar at the scene with flames nearby.
Carranza-Escobar admitted to starting the fire. He was arrested by the police and booked into a local jail, with an ongoing investigation by Azusa PD.
The Azusa Police Department is taking a zero tolerance approach to arson crimes, especially as they respond to ongoing fire threats in the region.
In light of recent fire incidents, Azusa PD has increased officer presence to deter individuals from entering the community with intentions of starting fires.
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