Man Arrested in Connection with Deadly Encampment Fire in San Diego
San Diego police have arrested Jose Arredondo, 57, in connection with a deadly encampment fire that occurred on Saturday night in the Mountain View neighborhood. The fire resulted in the death of another man, whose identity is being withheld pending…
San Diego, CA, July 29, 2026 —
San Diego police have arrested Jose Arredondo, 57, in connection with a fatal encampment fire that occurred on Saturday night in the Mountain View neighborhood. The blaze led to the death of another man.
The identity of the deceased is currently being withheld as authorities work to notify his family. Detectives have investigated the incident and have determined that the fire was intentionally set.
Further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the arrest of Arredondo or the specific motivations behind the alleged arson have not yet been released by the San Diego Police Department. The investigation is ongoing.
Story summarized from the original created by City News Service on www.nbcsandiego.com, see more information here.
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