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Arson charges filed against firefighter’s son

The 19-year-old is accused of starting brush fires in Southern California

NBC Los Angeles

ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif. — The 19-year-old son of a firefighter was arrested on suspicion of starting three brush fires, authorities said Monday.

Gabriel Michael Castillo, 19, of Anaheim Hills, Calif. was booked into Orange County Jail. He allegedly started three fires in Yorba Linda last week, according to a statement from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.

No one was injured, and no structures were damaged in the fires, officials said.

Full story: OC Firefighter’s Son Arrested, Accused of 3 Arsons