Suspect Apprehended for Allegedly Setting Series of Fires in San Jose

A suspect has been taken into custody for allegedly initiating a series of fires in San Jose, including one near Watson Park, NBC Bay Area reports. Police say the man was intercepted attempting to ignite another fire. His detainment is part of a response to multiple blazes that erupted on Tuesday, with one starting along Berryessa Road around 9 a.m. and three larger ones breaking out near Watson Park and Highway 101 shortly thereafter.

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