Authorities search for arson suspect after several small fires along Hwy 4
PITTSBURG -- A series of fires set along Highway 4 near Pittsburg on Sunday morning that appeared to have been set intentionally have sent authorities looking for the suspect, a spokesperson for 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, gray pants and a yellow backpack.
The three small fires were 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.
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.
The fires come after similar incidents last weekend in the same area.