Law enforcement was searching for a suspect after a brush fire at Palo Cedro Tuesday morning. Located south of Highway 44 and west of Deschutes Road, the fire started just after 9AM and was quickly contained by Cal Fire/Shasta County Fire. A man was seen fleeing into the wooded area just east of Gilbert Road. Cal Fire Law Enforcement searched the area with help from a CHP helicopter but apparently the suspected arsonist was not found.Cal Fire is seeking tips from the public about anything suspicious that may have been seen.
Another fire flared up at that same area late Tuesday afternoon. Located at the end of Red Tail Lane, that fire burned about 4-and-a-half acres of grass and Oak woodland.
-Steve Gibson