UPDATED: Brush fire reported again in San Dimas Canyon, arson suspected

SAN DIMAS — Officials suspected arson Thursday after firefighters quickly doused a small but suspicious brush fire in the San Dimas Canyon Thursday afternoon, for the fourth time this week, authorities said.
Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies first reported spotting the fire at 3:47 p.m. along San Dimas Canyon Road, near Golden Hills Road, Los Angeles County Fire Department Dispatch Supervisor Cheryl Sims said.
Firefighters had extinguished the flames at 6:02 p.m., before they consumed more than a 50-foot by 50-foot portion of brush at the base of the canyon.
The cause was under investigation, however Sgt. Louie Serrano of the sheriff’s San Dimas Station said investigated suspected Thursday’s fire was “most likely arson.”
Deputies, who first reported the fire after spotting it while performing extra patrols in the area due to the recent fires, saw several vehicles leaving the area but could not determine if any of them had been involved in the fire.
“We’re not detaining anybody. We don’t have anybody that saw anybody light this,” Serrano said.
Thursday’s fire was the fourth time since Sunday that firefighters have responded to brush fires in the same area.
Another fire reported shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday nearby along Horsethief Canyon Road was ruled arson, Serrano said.
Wednesday’s fire scorched about half an acre of brush before being extinguished, authorities said.
Two other fires broke out Sunday afternoon, officials said. An update on the cause of those fires was not available late Thursday.
None of the fires have resulted in property damage, officials said.

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One thought on “UPDATED: Brush fire reported again in San Dimas Canyon, arson suspected

  1. The fire was in the AM. I saw two young men fleeing the area. I reported this to the SD .Sheriffs and still have not been interviewed. I saw both their faces clear as can be. I could give a very accurate description for composites. If I saw them again I would most defiantly recognize them. Come a few days from now my recollection may not be as vivid as it is now. These fellows are dangerous and next time they may end up killing someone. I dont get it. I may have very well seen the 2 young men who have set numerous fires in the area and it appears that the Sheriffs dont think it to be important.
    If anyone knows how do draw composites please let me know so we can put up flyers as a precaution before someone gets killed.

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