Teen suspected of setting off fireworks that sparked California wildfire

<p>Boy, 13, arrested after Rancho fire raced through dry brush in Laguna Beach and forced evacuation of about 100 homes</p><p>A 13-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of setting off fireworks that sparked a wildfire this week in coastal southern <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/california">California</a>, forcing the evacuations of about 100 canyon homes, authorities said.</p><p>Crews with air support protected residences from the Rancho fire as flames raced through dry brush on Monday afternoon in Laguna Beach. It was held to 4 acres (1.6 hectares) with no damage to structures.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/09/california-rancho-fire-teenager-fireworks">Continue reading...</a>