Crozier fire: Jason Robinette of Placerville charged with arson

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. – The man accused of starting the Crozier Fire in El Dorado County is now in custody.

According to Cal Fire's Amador-El Dorado Unit, officers arrested 48-year-old Jason Robinette of Placerville on Monday.

The fire broke out in the early morning hours of August 6 and destroyed nearly 2,000 acres of land in El Dorado County.

According to Cal Fire, investigators have determined the fire was intentionally set and Cal Fire law enforcement has issued a search warrant.

Cal Fire says it made 91 arson-related arrests between early 2024 and late August.

To report suspicious fire activity, call the secure arson hotline at 1-800-468-4408.

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