Investigation, Arson 06/22/2021 INC#0581

Investigation, Arson; INC#0581; 12:05PM; 1200 W Anaheim St; https://bit.ly/2Sjrt4W; Harbor City; A few grass and/or rubbish fires were extinguished by LAFD firefighters this morning in span of approximately an hour (beginning with incident #510 at 11:14am) at or near the Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park. Fire Investigators from LAFD's Arson Counter Terrorism Section were dispatched to the scene and, with assistance from the Park Rangers, a suspect was apprehended less than an hour after the first fire. During questioning, the adult male (who is a person experiencing homelessness) admitted to starting three fires, and has now been arrested and booked for arson. The fires did not result in any injury or damage to structures. No further details.; FS 85; Batt 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; AR1 AR21 AR9; CH7; Nicholas Prange

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