Four Arrested on Arson and Conspiracy Charges in Santa Clarita, California Fire That Caused $13 Million in Damage
A structure fire in Santa Clarita, a city in Los Angeles County, California, caused approximately $13 million in property damage, and detectives served search warrants at four locations across Los Angeles County on October 29 and arrested four people on arson and conspiracy charges, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) announced.
The fire broke out at 3:00 a.m. on August 24, 2026, on the 24000 block of Main Street in Santa Clarita. Detectives from the LASD Arson/Explosives Detail responded to investigate; the fire involved seven structures and resulted in approximately $13 million in property damage.
Those arrested were John Wright, 47, of Canyon Country; Cristian Leija, 43, of El Monte; Jesus Figueroa, 54, of Canyon Country; and Antoinette Ruiz, 35, of El Monte. All four were arrested for arson and conspiracy charges.
The Sheriff's Department said the investigation has remained a top priority for the department and the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, with full support from the City of Santa Clarita and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Captain Robbie Royster praised the Arson and Explosives Detail investigators for working tirelessly since the day of the fire to uncover the facts and pursue every investigative lead.
The department said the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the August 24 Main Street fire can contact the LASD Arson/Explosives Unit at (323) 881-7500, or provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477).
Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
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