CAL FIRE arson arrests up 30% compared to last year; Palm Springs Fire Dept. explain investigation process

CAL FIRE arson arrests up 30% compared to last year; Palm Springs Fire Dept. explain investigation process

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – It's an alarming number at first glance: according to CAL FIRE, arson arrests are up 30% compared to this time last year. The department posted the stats on Facebook in early July. They update the total each month. CAL FIRE law enforcement has made 74 arson arrests statewide through the end of June, 2025 — a 30% increase over the same period last year.Arson puts lives, property, and natural resources at risk. The i…