Homeless man arrested in connection to California Palisades fire burning over 1,150 acres
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The 48-year-old man was charged with one felony count each of arson of a structure or forest and arson during a state of emergency.
By Brianna Kraemer

Updated: May 19, 2021 - 5:01pm

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A California homeless man has been charged with arson in connection to the 1,158 acre brush fire in Pacific Palisades, on the west side of Los Angeles, which was 47% contained as of Tuesday night.

Ramon Santos Rodriguez was arrested Sunday when he emerged from the burned brush and was spotted by a private security officer who reported him to the police.

On Tuesday, the 48-year-old was charged with one felony count each of arson of a structure or forest and arson during a state of emergency, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

"Helicopter pilots had seen him make multiple sets and ID'd him starting additional fires,"-- excerpt, rest at link above --