A 65-year-old man from Valley Springs is in custody in connection with the Gann fire. m. Detectives believe Smith caused the fire, which started earlier that day.
His motive is reportedly to make money for a birthday dinner. Further details about the incident and the arrest can be found through the original source, the Los Angeles Times.
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