When Eyewitness News arrived at the scene a burnt up mess could still be seen in one of the building's carports. But video also showed the fire in full blaze earlier in the day. Smoke and fire rose up from the carports, destroying several vehicles and part of the community's laundry room.The Community Manager, Din Dobales, said he is happy the person was caught.Dobales said it all started around noon. AIR7HD captured fire crews working to put out the blaze.
, who they say is a serial arsonist responsible for setting at least eight fires, including a carport fire in Fairfax. "I'm super happy they arrested someone, because we all put stuff back there," said one victim of the Fairfax fire. Back in Arcadia, police say Costello also tried to steal a vehicle from a victim who was trying to get away from the fire he set."You just don't know what damage you did. Not only the property, but also the peace of mind of the peace-loving residents we have here," he said.Copyright © 2023 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved.