Santa Clarita man charged with arson for allegedly starting Bouquet Fire

Описание: A Santa Clarita man has been charged with arson involving federal property after allegedly starting a wildfire in the Angeles National Forest that scorched more than 1,000 acres and prompted evacuation orders last weekend, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday.⁠
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Rodney Ameile Saba, 70, told law enforcement he threw a cigarette onto fireworks, leading to the explosion and fire, according to the federal criminal complaint.⁠
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A lighter, cigarettes, shotgun ammunition and an aerial mortar firework were later recovered from his cabin, the DOJ said.⁠