Ahmadpour and Vasquez Arrested for San Diego Arsons

Neema Ahmadpour, a 20-year-old, has been arrested in San Diego County for allegedly starting a brush fire in De Luz and threatening a park ranger with a knife. The fire, which burned approximately one acre, was extinguished without any structural damage or injuries. Ahmadpour was found with several Molotov cocktails in his vehicle and is suspected of starting at least two other fires in the area. He was charged with multiple counts of arson, possession of explosive devices, and resisting arrest. In a separate incident, Ruben Vasquez was arrested for felony arson in connection with the Pala Fire and Lilac Fire that burned nearly 100 acres and forced evacuations. Both cases highlight the ongoing efforts by CAL FIRE and law enforcement to combat arson in San Diego County.