Arson suspect arrested in August’s Crozier Fire in El Dorado County and Search on for 2 people after arson-caused fire under Foresthill Bridge, Cal Fire says
PLACER COUNTY – Fire investigators are asking for help gathering information about two people they say were seen taking off from the scene after starting a fire under the Foresthill Bridge in Placer County on Saturday afternoon.
Cal Fire NEU said the fire started around 5:30 p.m. under the bridge near the confluence, just off Clementine Trail.Officials said the two subjects were seen taking off toward the parking lot at the river confluence after starting the fire along the trail.The fire burned multiple acres before crews were able to extinguish the fire.
No description of the two people was provided.
Anyone in the area who has information about the two people is urged to call Cal Fire investigations at (530) 889-0111.
PLACERVILLE – An arrest has now been made in August’s Crozier Fire that burned in the Eldorado National Forest.
Cal Fire officials announced Tuesday that they had arrested 48-year-old Placerville resident Jason Robinette in connection to the fire.The Crozier Fire started on Aug. 6 and went on to burn 1,960 northwest of Slate Mountain in El Dorado County.No homes were destroyed, as the fire burned in a largely remote area, but evacuation orders were in effect for a time. The Placerville Airport also saw a closure due to the fire.
Investigations have been looking into what started the fire – concluding that it was intentionally set.
Robinette was arrested on Monday after a warrant was issued. He’s now facing arson charges.
Cal Fire says its law enforcement officers have made more than 90 arrests this year so far.
