The flames started from a piece of cloth draped over the lamp.
The 82-year-old man does not speak English, and has medical and memory problems. He was last seen on Saturday.
Souther California cities are cautioned to be on guard for the spread of wildfires.
The man also allegedly wants the Orange County District Attorney's Office off the case.
FBI crime stats show many drops, which police attribute to technology and teamwork.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area for the next hour.
Michael Earl Roberts was immediately sentenced to six months in jail for threatening to release embarrassing, personal info about his client
Kevin Reilly "had himself physically castrated so he would no longer have a sex drive. He did that on his own," says his attorney.
Neil Storm Stephany faces charges of second-degree murder, hit-and-run and drug possession following death of Shaun Eagleson.
Whadda "proposal": Billy Louis Nelms Sr. investigated marriage fraud on applications; $5,000 would get them temporary legal papers.
Neil Storm Stephany is also facing drug-related charges in connection with the crash that killed cyclist Shaun Eagleson of Fountain Valley.
Kevin Reilly castrated himself in his bid for freedom.
Of the 74 drownings this year, 32 have been fatal, including one this weekend off Newport Beach.
John Thomas Glenn told deputies he was under the influence of drugs and was attempting to gain entry into the home to commit a theft.
Orange County fire investigators are hoping witnesses can unravel the mystery.
John Edward Gutierrez of Aliso Viejo is accused of killing his mother-in-law and dumping her body in Laguna Beach.
Few details were revealed at a press conference today. The CHP asks for witnesses to contact them.
A National Weather Service advisory is in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Anaheim police are looking for spectators who may have witnessed a fan assaulted after the game.
“They were burned beyond recognition,” said Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Steve Concialdi. A sixth was transported to a hospital.
Mai Nhu Nguyen was sentenced to 30 months.
It was a busy and heartbreaking weekend for rescue workers in Orange County.
Federal prosecutors allege James V. Mazzo passed confidential information about corporate takeovers to retired ball player Doug DeCinces.
A preliminary hearing on the charges against Webster Guillory was scheduled for 20 days after the Nov. 4 general election.
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Sandra Elizabeth Rojas and Marie Alejandra Rojas were arrested on suspicion of burglary. Investigators believe there are more victims.
investigators used a ruse to get Hossein Nayeri to the Czech Republic, which often cooperates with U.S. law enforcement on extraditions.
Webster Guillory is charged today with filing false nomination papers in his re-election bid in the March primary election.
The jury determines William Sabatasso should no longer be held in a state mental hospital. He plans to move to Arizona.
Starting Sept. 16, a new law seeks to keep cyclists, young and old, safe on the road.
A 60-year-old male from out of state disappeared while body surfing off Salt Creek Beach Aug. 24.
Judge Scott Steiner has shown "an utter disrespect for the dignity and decorum of the court," says the state's judicial watchdog.
A Huntington Beach man in his 70s succumbs to the virus. Check out where human infections and infected birds are found around the county.
Police agencies around the county have ramped up for the Labor Day holiday with extra patrols and checkpoints, looking for impaired drivers.
The large waves created havoc up and down the coast in Orange and Los Angeles counties.
Orange County currently leads the state in number of West Nile Virus infections this year.
It's all part of a beefed-up detail to catch impaired drivers in the period leading up to Labor Day.
The warning is in effect from noon Tuesday through Friday evening.
The Coast Guard, lifeguards and sheriff's deputies will conduct air and ground observations.
The 60-year-old has not been identified, although officials say he's from out of state.