Police Arrest Suspect in Weekend Arson Incident; Firefighters Treated for Heat Exhaustion
Stockton, CA – Police have made an arrest in connection with one of the two fires that broke out over the weekend. Francisco Castillo, 41, is now facing multiple charges, including arson, after being identified as responsible for the Stockton Street fire.
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The incident left no civilians injured, but three firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion while battling the blaze. While the cause of the fire is still under investigation, authorities have linked Castillo to the scene.
In a related development, officers are continuing to investigate another fire that occurred earlier that day at a commercial building on the north side of the city. Details surrounding this second incident remain limited as investigations proceed.
Residents can expect more information to be released in the coming days as police and fire departments work to determine the causes and prevent future incidents.
Stay tuned for further updates as we receive more information on these developing stories.