A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of second-degree arson on Friday after allegedly burning four hectares in Nanakuli.
According to the Honolulu Police Department, Aries Barroga “was observed starting a brush fire that burned approximately four acres” and was extinguished by the Honolulu Fire Department.
Barroga was arrested near Kaukama Road and Farrington Highway on suspicion of second-degree arson and an outstanding warrant.
According to state court records, Barroga was taken for a mental health evaluation on March 1, 2020, after he allegedly “tried to start a forest fire” in Waianae.
HFD responded to the fire at 87-1070 Farrington Highway at 12:11 a.m. and requested police assistance in evacuating the Maili Pillbox Trail. The fire was under control at 12.50 pm
At the time of the fire, the leeward sides of all Hawaiian Islands were under a warning signal, which is in effect today until 4 p.m. The warning states that high winds, low humidity and dry conditions increase the risk of wildfires.
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