Crime & Safety

Multiple Fires In Pasadena On Sunday Prompts Arson Investigation

The fires occurred close to each other, according to the Pasadena Fire Department.

The Pasadena Fire Department is investigating a series of fires that occurred close to each other on Sunday.
The Pasadena Fire Department is investigating a series of fires that occurred close to each other on Sunday. (Getty Images)

Arson investigators with the Pasadena Fire Department are investigating a series of fires from Sunday that occurred within blocks of each other.

At least five fires were reported Sunday evening, according to the fire department.

The first fire happened around 5:40 p.m. near Chester Avenue and Corson Street. A structure caught fire, officials said.

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A second fire was reported just after 6 p.m. at a different structure near Holliston Avenue and Corson Street, the department said.

A block away at North Hill Avenue and the Foothill (210) Freeway, a third fire was reported.

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The fourth fire was reported at a construction site near Walnut Street, according to the department.

Arson investigators said the fifth fire was on Locust Street near Allen Avenue, less than a mile away from where the first fire occurred.

No injuries occurred at the fires, and officials suspect they are all related.


City News Service contributed to this report.

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