Oroville Man Arrested for Starting Two Fires

Gary Kevin Fuller, a resident of Oroville, California, was arrested on October 19, 2024, for allegedly starting two vegetation fires along Highway 162 within a span of about 90 minutes. The first fire occurred near Arbol Avenue, prompting a quick response from firefighters, who received witness descriptions of a suspect. Shortly after, a second fire was reported approximately 1.5 miles away, where witnesses again provided a matching description. Butte County Sheriff's deputies detained Fuller as they responded to the second fire, leading to his arrest based on witness statements and evidence collected from both incidents. Fuller faces two separate counts of arson and has been booked into Butte County Jail. This incident reflects the ongoing challenges California faces with wildfire-related crimes.