A 60-year-old woman was arrested Friday and charged with arson for a brush fire that broke out Wednesday near Leo Carillo State Park in California.

A 60-year-old woman was arrested for arson near Leo Carrillo State Park amidst critical fire warnings in Southern California.

California State Park Peace Officers Arrest 60-Year-Old Arson Suspect Near Leo Carrillo State Park in Los Angeles County

California State Parks announced the arrest of Gloria Lynn Mandich, 60, on felony arson charges in connection with a brush fire that broke out on Jan. 8 near Leo Carrillo State Park in Los Angeles County.

A 60-year-old woman faces a felony charge for an alleged arson in Los Angeles County on Wednesday. Gloria Lynn Mandich allegedly started a fire near Leo Carrillo State Park in Los Angeles County, according to California State Parks.

The Azusa Police Department arrested a man for allegedly sparking a fire at Pioneer Park late Friday night. The alleged arson happened at about 11:37 p.m. at the public park, roughly 4 miles away from the easternmost edge of the Eaton Fire.

Officers in Azusa, California have arrested a man suspected of arson following a brush fire that broke out in Pioneer Park. As wildfires ravage Southern California, Azusa Police Department apprehended unhoused man Jose Carranza-Escobar on suspicion of igniting the fire at around 11:40pm on Friday as he was standing near the flames.