Arson Suspect Arrested for Little Mountain Fire in San Bernardino Amid Ongoing Wildfire Crisis

A suspect has been apprehended in relation to the Little Mountain fire, a rapidly advancing brush fire that was contained by firefighting crews near San Bernardino, California, as reported by the authorities on Wednesday. The small blaze was successfully subdued by San Bernardino County fire teams, who confirmed that there were no reported injuries or damage to structures. By Thursday morning, the fire had scorched 34 acres, according to Cal Fire, in an area situated approximately 50 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. The San Bernardino police issued a statement revealing that the suspect was arrested on suspicions of various offenses, including "reckless burning," classified as a felony.

Man Is Arrested in Connection With Little Mountain Fire

In the past two weeks, California officials have made several other arrests for arson as wildfires have wreaked havoc in the Los Angeles region. The Palisades and Eaton fires, which continue to pose a threat, have resulted in the loss of at least 27 lives and destruction to more than 10,000 structures. The investigations into the causes of these fires are ongoing. Tens of thousands of residents remain under mandatory evacuation orders. As of Thursday morning, the Palisades fire near Malibu and the Pacific Palisades neighborhood was only 21% contained, while the Eaton fire, burning near Pasadena, was 55% contained.