CoCo Authorities Search For Arson Suspect In Highway 4 Fires

Concord CA

15 May, 2022

3:42 PM

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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — A series of fires along State Route Highway 4 near Pittsburg on Sunday morning that appears to have been intentionally set have been extinguished and authorities are looking for a suspect, a spokesperson for Con Fire said. The three small fires were allegedly set along Highway 4 near the intersection of San Marco Boulevard, the spokesperson said. The fires required two engines and a battalion of 12, Con Fire said. A person in a nearby church has described the suspect as Hispanic male, late teens to early 20s, in a white t-shirt, grey pants, and a yellow backpack. Con Fire and the Contra Costa Sheriff's Office are actively seeking the person. Any one who may have information is encouraged to call Con Fire at 1-866-50-ARSON. Copyright © 2022 Bay City News, Inc. All rights reserved. Republication, rebroadcast or redistribution without the express written consent of Bay City News, Inc. is prohibited. Bay City News is a 24/7 news service covering the greater Bay Area.