Suspect in Custody After CA Building Fire

Witnesses told Monrovia firefighters they observed the man set the fire.
Oct. 25, 2022

Witnesses reportedly saw a man set the fire that destroyed hundreds of pallets and a building in Monrovia Monday evening.

Police apprehended the suspect after a brief foot chase, KTLA reported. 

The crew of Sky 5 helicopter spotted and monitored the burning pallets before Monrovia firefighters responded about 5 p.m.

Los Angeles County and Arcadia firefighters were called to assist.

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