March 29, 2024
Accused firebug linked to more fires
SAN BERNARDINO – (INT) – The arson case against a young Yucaipa man has been expanded as prosecutors have now linked Jarrod Samra to 14 fires, according to court documents.

Samra, 23, is accused of going on a month-long, fire-fueled spree in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains between July 7th and August 3rd. The fires were fought between Devore and Yucaipa. The largest covered 460 acres and seriously injured one firefighter.

Samra was arrested near the origin of the last fire in Mentone off Highway 38.

His next court date has been set for October 5th.
Story Date: August 21, 2017
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