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California wildfires: Suspect arrested in connection with brush fire quickly quashed by firefighters
Los Angeles authorities arrested a man after a brush fire broke out Monday afternoon in the Griffith Park neighborhood.
Kevin Caledron, 26, faces two misdemeanor charges of tampering with a vehicle after authorities responded to reports of a possible arson incident off the 2700 block of Glendower Avenue on Monday around 1 p.m., a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson told Fox News Digital.
County records show Caledron is being held on $30,000 bond.
LAPD and Los Angeles Fire Department officials quickly put out the brush fire near the Griffith Observatory after it was reported, according to FOX 11 Los Angeles.
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A suspect has been arrested in connection with a brush fire that broke out Monday in the Griffith Park area of Los Angeles. (FOX 11 Los Angeles)
A witness reportedly alerted the LAPD to a man who appeared to be homeless setting a fire in the area, but an LAPD spokesperson told Fox News Digital Caledron is not facing any arson charges. It is unclear exactly how Caledron’s vehicle-tampering charges are related to the fire.
The LAPD and LA County Sheriff’s Department have made dozens of arrests in evacuation zones since destructive wildfires erupted across the area earlier this month, killing 27 people so far.
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The LAPD and Los Angeles Fire Department officials quickly put out the brush fire near the Griffith Observatory after it was reported, according to FOX 11 Los Angeles. (FOX 11 Los Angeles)
Charges against those arrested amid the ongoing wildfires include arson, looting and price gouging, among other crimes.
“These are the people who are seeking to exploit this tragedy for their own benefit,” Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said during a Monday press conference. “These are people who have engaged in looting and arson. We’ve also investigated price gouging and will be investigating internet scams and the like.”
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The LAPD and LA County Sheriff’s Department have made dozens of arrests since destructive wildfires erupted across the area earlier this month, killing 27 people so far. (FOX 11 Los Angeles)
One such arson suspect, Jose Carranza-Escobar, was arrested last week. Escobar, who is homeless, is accused of attempting to light a large tree on fire that had fallen to the ground at Pioneer Park. He was seen “standing next to the flames” and was promptly detained, police said at the time of his arrest.
The 27 people who have died in the California wildfires so far include 10 who lost their lives in the Palisades Fire and 17 who died in the Eaton Fire.
Fox News’ Louis Casiano contributed to this report.
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A Silver Alert was activated Thursday by the California Highway Patrol after an 85-year-old man was reported missing from South San Francisco.
Zosimo Carmen is described by authorities as 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 155 pounds. He has gray hair and brown eyes.
Carmen was last seen around 2 a.m. on Thursday in the area of James Court and Livingston Place in South San Francisco. He was wearing a brown flannel shirt and blue sweatpants.
The Silver Alert was activated for San Mateo and San Francisco counties.
Anyone who sees Carmen is asked to call 911.
Welcome to the NFL, rookies.
The Denver Broncos are set to hold a rookie minicamp from May 8-10, with players expected to report to the team’s facility today (May 7). One of the key players to watch will be running back Jonah Coleman, the club’s fourth-round pick in last month’s NFL draft.
“Ultimately, to be a Bronco is the best thing in the world,” Coleman told the Big Ten Network during a sideline interview at Washington’s spring game last week.
Coleman figures to begin his pro career as a third-string running back behind J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey, but he could quickly win playing time as a capable blocker and receiver.
Broncos offseason schedule
- Offseason program started: May 4
- Rookie minicamp: May 8-10
- OTAs: June 2-4; June 9-11
- Mandatory minicamp: June 16-18
With rookies reporting to the facility, we should get jersey number news soon. Denver’s draft class, undrafted free agent signings and several expected tryout players will participate in the rookie minicamp this weekend.
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GRAHAM, Wash. – As Washington faces a spring with severely low snowpack, fire districts across the state are ramping up preparations for Wildfire Awareness Month. At Central Pierce Fire and Rescue, some of the most effective team members are focusing on prevention, through meal time.
Station 96, now affectionately nicknamed “The Goat House,” deployed a herd of goats to serve as official “fuel mitigation specialists.” These four-legged lawnmowers are tasked with clearing thick vegetation and maintaining the retention pond area around the station to ensure dry brush doesn’t become fuel for a potential fire.
The ‘G.O.A.T.’ of mitigation
While they may not look like your typical firefighters—and they certainly lack a sense of professional decorum—officials say the herd is setting a regional standard for wildfire prevention.
“They are the GOAT of […] fuel mitigation,” joked Wildfire Coordinator Jake Weigley.
The strategy is as practical as it is adorable. By having the goats graze the land, the department avoids spending crew downtime on weed whackers. This keeps firefighters ready for what they do best: responding to emergencies.
“It does save the taxpayers money, because our crews are able to focus on training and responding to calls,” Weigley said.
The “GoatFundMe’ account
Despite their official titles, these specialists aren’t on the public payroll. Their snacks, veterinary care, and general upkeep are funded internally through a “GoatFundMe” account, which is supported entirely by voluntary contributions from fire department and county employees.
The department hopes these stubborn workers will inspire residents to take notes on their own “defensible space” at home. Much like the goats clearing the field, fire officials recommend homeowners hardscape and remove any fuels that could carry a fire toward buildings.
A heightened season of awareness
The timing is critical. Following a winter with low precipitation, officials are on high alert for the upcoming fire season, though the full severity remains a question mark until the summer heat truly hits.
“We’re in a heightened level of awareness based on our snowpack and precipitation over the winter,” Weigley said. “But until fire season really gets started, we won’t know how severe it will be.”
Residents interested in meeting the herd can monitor the Central Pierce Fire and Rescue Facebook page for upcoming station events and community open houses. They ask to protect the goat’s health, you do not feed them.
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