🚨🇺🇸 FIREFIGHTERS CATCH SUSPECT LIGHTING FIRES IN SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

Firefighters in Irwindale caught a man actively setting fires near Rivergrade Road and the 605 Freeway on Sunday afternoon, leading to his arrest for arson.

The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Ruben Montes of Baldwin Park, was detained by Irwindale Police after L.A. County Fire Department crews witnessed him igniting flames while responding to a nearby brush fire.

Officials haven’t confirmed if Montes is connected to the initial brush fire or any of the other fires devastating Southern California.

Irwindale Police:

"We thank LACOFD for their quick actions to bring this dangerous situation under control."

Source: KTLA5
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