On Sunday afternoon, January 12, 2025, police arrested Ruben Montes, a 29-year-old man from Baldwin Park, for allegedly starting a small brush fire in Irwindale.
According to the Irwindale Police Department, firefighters responding to the fire witnessed Montes lighting additional fires while they were combating the initial blaze.
The arrest of Montes occurred as the region faced heightened vigilance due to recent devastating fires, such as the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Emergency responders were already on high alert after a series of significant wildfires, making this incident particularly alarming for local authorities.
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