SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Arson arrests are on the rise across California just as the state faces some of the most dangerous fire weather conditions in years.
New data from Cal Fire San Diego shows there have been 125 arson arrests statewide so far this year, which is on track to outpace last year’s total of 151. It’s also more than the 111 arrests in 2023.
“So far the San Diego unit has arrested four people for arson and that’s kind of in line with the rest of the state,” said Capt. Mike Cornette with Cal Fire…