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

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.

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.

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.