MENLO PARK (BCN) — An arrest has been made in connection to the 13-acre grass fire in Menlo Park that was burning near Facebook’s headquarters last Monday, according to police.
Arson investigators have determined that a suspicious grass fire was sparked at a homeless encampment was set intentionally, according to police.
Firefighters arrived at 3:37 p.m. March 28, at the Kavanaugh Tract, adjacent to Adams Drive and the Menlo Business Park, and determined that the fire had started at a homeless encampment.
They described the fire as unusual due to the time of year.
Investigators now believe it was set deliberately, according to a statement issued Wednesday.
They’ve identified the suspect as 35-year-old Sergio Anguianolopez of East Palo Alto. Anguianolopez was arrested today in the vicinity of Purdue and Illinois avenues in East Palo Alto, according to police.
The case remains under investigation. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Menlo Park Police Department at (650) 330-6300. Anonymous tips can be called in to (650) 330-6395.Bay City News Service contributed to this report