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Man arrested in connection with Sorrento Fire, San Diego police say
NBC 7 San Diego • • nation
Key Points:
- A brush fire in Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve burned 130 acres and led to evacuations in Sorrento Valley on Sunday afternoon.
- Brandon Glasgo, 30, was arrested on a forest fire arson charge in connection with the Sorrento Fire, with bail set at $75,000.
- The fire started around 3:15 p.m. near Sorrento Valley Boulevard and Carmel Mountain Road and was contained by 7 p.m., with 25% containment reported by 8:30 p.m.
- Evacuation orders remained in effect for zone SDC-1444, while warnings for several other zones were lifted; a temporary shelter was established at 4161 Eastgate Mall.
- Firefighting efforts involved about 160 personnel, multiple ground units, Cal Fire aircraft including the C-130, and road closures in the affected area, with traffic resuming gradually as crews demobilized.
