On Monday afternoon, a group of vigilant neighbors apprehended Alejandro Martinez, 41, suspected of igniting two brush fires near the Chatsworth Reservoir. Acting promptly, they chased and detained him until Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies arrived. Reports indicate Martinez was seen attempting to start a second fire shortly after the first incident. Firefighters from both the Los Angeles Fire Department and L.A. County Fire Department quickly contained the blaze. Martinez faces charges of arson and had a warrant out for his arrest, with bail set at $75,000.
A group of neighbors chased down a man suspected of starting two brush fires Monday afternoon near the Chatsworth Reservoir and held him until Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies arrived.
Investigators did not immediately respond to questions about the suspect or the circumstances surrounding his arrest.
Martinez is being held on $75,000 bail at the Lost Hills sheriff's station. Authorities say there was a warrant out for Martinez's arrest.
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the 24000 block of Woolsey Canyon Road just before 4:30 p.m. after reports of smoke near the reservoir.
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