Investigators say the fires were intentionally set along a 2.5-mile stretch of road in Penn Valley.
NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. — A Nevada County man was arrested Monday night after he allegedly set multiple fires on the side of the road in Penn Valley.
Cal Fire says five fires were set along the road over a 2.5-mile stretch.
The unidentified man was arrested and booked on suspicion of arson. He’s being held until his arraignment.
Anyone in the Englebright Dam to Lake Wildwood area of Penn Valley Monday night can call investigators at 530-889-0111, extension 1022.
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