Man Who Set Brush Fires In South OC Arrested, OC Sheriff Says

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA — A 29-year-old Orange County man was arrested on suspicion of setting multiple vegetation fires in the City of San Juan Capistrano, the Orange County Fire Authority reported.

The suspected arsonist was identified as San Juan Capistrano resident Sergio Parracastellon. He was arrested Thursday morning and faces charges including 10 counts of arson, deputies said.

According to authorities, the arrest was made with assistance from the Orange County Sheriff's Department, Irvine Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Residents with information regarding the case are urged to call the TIP line at 714-647-7000. Anonymous information may be provided through Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS.