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Coverage dated October 9, 2026 to October 10, 2026

Santa Clarita man charged with arson after throwing cigarette onto fireworks, igniting Bouquet Fire

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A Santa Clarita man has been charged with intentionally setting the Bouquet Fire in the Angeles National Forest that burned more than 1,000 acres of federally owned land, the Justice Department announced. Rodney Ameile Saba, 70, was charged Friday with arson involving federal property.

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  1. NBC Los Angeles

    Santa Clarita man charged with arson for allegedly starting Bouquet Fire (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    The Bouquet Fire burns near Santa Clarita on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

  2. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Federal arson charge filed against Santa Clarita man for allegedly igniting Bouquet Fire (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    Investigators alleged that the suspect admitted throwing a cigarette from his porch onto fireworks, causing them to explode and ignite the blaze.

  3. KTLA Los Angeles

    Santa Clarita man accused of tossing cigarette onto fireworks, igniting wildfire (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    A Santa Clarita man is accused of starting a wildfire that burned more than 1,000 acres of the Angeles National Forest and prompted evacuation orders. Rodney Ameile Saba, 70, of Santa Clarita, was charged with arson involving federal property, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced on Oct. 9.

  4. Foxla

    Santa Clarita man charged with arson after throwing cigarette onto fireworks, igniting Bouquet Fire (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    A Santa Clarita man has been charged with intentionally setting the Bouquet Fire in the Angeles National Forest that burned more than 1,000 acres of federally owned land, the Justice Department announced. Rodney Ameile Saba, 70, was charged Friday with arson involving federal property.