He was both fire captain and prolific arsonist. His novel put him in prison
The FBI would eventually call John Orr the most prolific serial arsonist of the 20th century, and when he went on trial in ...
Pasadena Star-News13d
Man suspected of starting fire in South Pasadena is arrested
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after two spots in South Pasadena erupted in flames on Saturday, Jan. 18, city officials said Tuesday. Authorities began receiving calls of a fire in ...
NBC Los Angeles27d
5 dead in Eaton Fire that spread to homes in Altadena area
The Eaton Fire in Altadena continues to burn over 10,000 acres and remains at 0% containment. Annette Arreola reports for the NBC4 News at 4 a.m. on Jan. 9, 2025. Five people have died in the Eaton ...
Los Angeles Times28d
Fast-moving Eaton fire explodes in Pasadena, Altadena: ‘We’re not playing around. This is serious’
All schools will be closed Wednesday in the Pasadena Unified School District because of the fire. Several other school districts including Alhambra, Glendale, Burbank, San Marino and South ...
Los Angeles Times7d
He was both fire captain and prolific arsonist. His novel put him in prison
The Ole’s fire killed four people ... In Chapter 6, Orr’s villain drops such a device into the foam cushions of a South Pasadena hardware store called Cal’s. Four people fail to find ...