[07-31-2025]
Suspected Arsonist Arrested After Brush Fire Along Railroad Tracks in Whittier

  • August 3, 2025

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WHITTIER, CA,07-31-2025 — A man armed with a blowtorch was arrested Thursday evening, July 31, 2025, after allegedly igniting multiple fires along the Union Pacific Railroad tracks in Whittier. Los Angeles County Fire Department crews were called around 7:48 p.m. to Lambert Road and 1st Avenue, where they found shrubs and a palm tree burning dangerously close to nearby homes. As firefighters worked to contain the flames, they alerted Whittier Police about a suspected arsonist seen moving along the right‑of‑way, attempting to start additional fires. Neighbors reported the man fleeing north on foot. An OSV photographer later spotted the suspect near Leffingwell Road and Larylyn Drive, carrying a yellow blowtorch and a large bottle of liquor. Whittier police cornered him in front of a liquor store, where he was taken into custody without incident.

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Pedram Law – Suspected Arsonist Arrested After Brush Fire Along Railroad Tracks in Whittier

A brush fire broke out along the railroad tracks in Whittier under suspicious circumstances, and authorities responding to the scene have arrested a suspected arsonist in connection with the blaze. The fire forced nearby residents to evacuate, smoke drifted into neighborhoods, and property damage and environmental harm spread rapidly across the banks of vegetation. In the wake of such an event, those directly or indirectly harmed, including homeowners, tenants, nearby businesses, and first responders, deserve strong legal representation that understands the complexities of arson-related incidents, personal injury, and property loss.

Pedram Law is recognized across California as a premier civil litigation and personal injury firm with deep experience in representing victims of fires, accidents, and wrongful acts. Their attorneys are especially well‑equipped to handle cases involving suspected arson, smoke exposure injuries, property damage, and community disruption. With thorough knowledge of California’s criminal and civil statutes, including arson laws, trespass liability, and negligence, they are dedicated to holding responsible parties accountable and securing fair compensation for those impacted.

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Attorney Nima Pedram is a founding partner of Pedram Law P.C. Nima has spent his entire legal career representing people who have been harmed by negligence of other people. He zealously fights for those who have suffered catastrophic injuries because of the carelessness of others, and for those who have lost loved ones because of another’s negligence, fraudulent conduct, and/or greed. Nima works tirelessly and aggressively to obtain just outcomes for his clients.

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