Suspect accused of starting string of brush fires in Antioch

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ByJessica Castro KGO logo
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Suspect accused of starting string of fires in Antioch
Officials are searching for a suspect accused of starting a string of small fires overnight near the fairgrounds in Antioch.

ANTIOCH, Calif. (KGO) -- Officials are searching for a suspect accused of starting a string of small fires near the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds in Antioch early Wednesday morning.

Firefighters told ABC7 News there were about five brush fires all within a one mile radius from the fairgrounds.

Firefighters said they eliminated natural causes, so now they're looking for whoever was responsible.