Azusa, Pioneer Park

Man arrested in California after admitting to starting brush fire at park, police say
Jose Carranza-Escobar was found standing next to the flames in Pioneer Park in Azusa, Calif., authorities said Saturday.
Azusa police arrest man for alleged arson at Pioneer Park
The Azusa Police Department arrested a man for allegedly sparking a fire at Pioneer Park late Friday night. The alleged arson happened at about 11:37 p.m. at the public park, roughly 4 miles away from the easternmost edge of the Eaton Fire.
Man admits to purposely starting brush fire in Azusa: Police
A man was arrested on suspicion of purposely starting a brush fire in Azusa, police announced. First responders were called to Pioneer Park shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Friday, according to the Azusa Police Department. There, a witness told officers the man who ignited the blaze was still at the scene.
Suspected Arsonist Arrested In Azusa Amid California Fires
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.
Transient arrested for allegedly starting brush fire at Southern California park
Police in Azusa announced that a man was arrested on Friday night after he allegedly started a brush fire in a park not far from where the Eaton Fire is still burning. According to the Azusa Police Department,
Los Angeles wildfires: California firebug arrest caught on video as police warn of arsonists
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.
California wildfires: Azusa arsonist not tied to major fires, officials say
Officials say Escobar is not connected to any of the major wildfires burning in LA. AZUSA, Calif. - A man has been charged with arson after intentionally starting a fire in Azusa, LA County DA Nathan Hochman said.
California police arrest homeless man for alleged arson as state battles deadly wildfires
Azusa police have arrested a 39-year-old homeless arson suspect Jose Carranza-Escobar just steps from a small brush fire that they say he admitted to lighting as Los Angeles battles multiple large wildfires.
Azusa residents thwart man setting fire in park, police say
The Azusa Police Department this weekend arrested a homeless man suspected of setting a brush fire at a park located near the ...
Amid worries of new wildfires, man is suspected of starting a fire in Azusa park
A 39-year-old man admittedly ignited a fire in Azusa’s Pioneer Park on Friday night before two residents approached him and ...
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Suspect Admits to Starting Fire in Los Angeles as Blazes Persist
According to Azusa police, a man who has admitted to setting a fire at a park has been arrested as the investigation continues.
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Man pleads not guilty to stabbing ex-girlfriend to death in Azusa
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