Tag Archives: Arson

An attorney defending a Merced couple accused of torching their downtown business in 2016 spoke out Friday, saying his clients “maintain their innocence.” Mai Moua and Zang Her were arrested … Click to Continue »

A seemingly unlikely hero emerged Tuesday morning in Atwater when he quickly extinguished an arson fire burning at City Hall, then chased the suspect for half a mile and detained him for police. Rob Parsons/rparsons@mercedsunstar.com … Click to Continue »

A seemingly unlikely hero emerged Tuesday morning in Atwater when he quickly extinguished a fire burning at City Hall, then chased the arson suspect for half a mile and detained … Click to Continue »

Karen Ann Moore told investigators she set the fire, wanted to kill herself, police say Her child, a 7-month-old boy, was not injured Multiple residents were displaced as a result of the fire … Click to Continue »

Fire gutted shuttered business Feb. 11 Investigators say homeless man started warming fire that burned out of control Defendant pleaded no contest to single felony count … Click to Continue »

Employees working in businesses offices near the Fresno Airport got quite a scare this morning as fire crews battled a series of arson fires. Fire fighters were able to limit the damage to a few small burn areas. Investigators say at least five fires in the area were started by …

New details now on a string of arson fires. A Fresno county man is now facing charges for starting them. Michael Hamilton, 68, was arrested Monday at George Smith Road and Highway 180. The Squaw Valley man is facing 27 counts of arson. The fires took place over the last …

Fresno Fire Department spokesperson Pete Martinez talks about arson awareness week.