Chico Redding, CA, October 11, 2026 — CAL FIRE announced that as of the current reporting period, a total of 135 individuals have been arrested for arson across California. The figures represent arrests made throughout the state during the present year.

The information, released by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), details the number of arrests related to arson incidents. Arson, the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property, remains a significant concern, particularly in a state prone to wildfires.

Details regarding the specific nature of the fires, the locations where the arrests occurred, or the breakdown of arrested individuals were not immediately available in the provided summary. The agency did not specify the total number of arson incidents leading to these arrests, nor did it provide information on the outcomes of these arrests, such as charges filed or convictions.

CAL FIRE is the state agency responsible for protecting lives, property, and resources from the effects of fire. Their reporting on arson arrests serves as a statistical measure of enforcement activity related to fire crimes. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The permit status was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. The code violations were not provided.

This statistic reflects ongoing efforts by law enforcement and fire agencies to combat arson. Further details concerning the context of these arrests, such as the types of properties targeted or any potential patterns, are pending further official releases from CAL FIRE or associated law enforcement agencies.


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