NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Authorities on Saturday arrested a man in connection to a devastating fire in Siskiyou County in September.
Cal Fire said the Weed Police Department arrested Ronald Beau Marshall, 24, of Weed, in connection with the Boles Fire.
The fire broke out on the afternoon of Sept. 15 in the city of Weed, located in Siskiyou County.
The Boles Fire destroyed 516 acres and 157 homes, and forced the evacuation of 4,000 people. More than 1,000 firefighters were assigned to the incident, Cal Fire said.
After a three-week joint investigation between the Weed Police Department, Siskiyou County Sheriff's Department and Cal Fire, Marshall was arrested and booked into the Siskiyou County Jail on a felony warrant with charges of arson of an inhabited structure or property, arson to forest land, and arson of property of another, according to Cal Fire.
Cal Fire said Marshall's bail was set at $250,000.
Cal Fire works diligently in arson cases to aggressively investigate and prosecute those suspected of intentionally starting fires.
“As fire danger remains extreme across California, arson puts life, property and natural resources at risk and we will continue to dedicate as many resources as needed to track down and prosecute those who purposely threaten our state,” said Chief Ken Pimlott, director of Cal Fire.
Fire officials said state residents should be vigilant in their preparedness and aware of suspicious persons when a fire does start.
If you witness someone suspicious make note of the time, his or her physical description, as well as any vehicle description, including the license plate number.
Always contact law enforcement, never approach a suspicious person.
Anyone with information about arson is urged to contact the Cal Fire Arson Hotline at 800-468-4408. Callers can remain anonymous.
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