California Firefighter Arrested for Allegedly Setting Five Wildfires
Robert Hernandez, a Cal Fire apparatus engineer, is accused of starting the blazes in Northern California while off duty.
- Robert Hernandez, 38, was arrested on suspicion of arson to forest land in Sonoma County.
- The fires occurred between August 15 and September 14, burning less than an acre combined.
- Hernandez, who was off duty at the time, is being held on $2 million bail and faces six felony counts.
- Cal Fire Director Joe Tyler condemned the actions, emphasizing the violation of public trust.
- Hernandez's case adds to a troubling trend of 'firefighter arson' incidents in the U.S.
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