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Santa Clarita man charged with arson after throwing cigarette onto fireworks, igniting Bouquet Fire
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Alexi Chidbachian , as published by FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)
· October 10, 2026
· 1 min read
Rodney Ameile Saba, 70, admitted to law enforcement that he threw a cigarette from his porch onto fireworks, causing them to explode and start the fire.
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What is this story about? Rodney Ameile Saba, 70, admitted to law enforcement that he threw a cigarette from his porch onto fireworks, causing them to explode and start the fire.
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