Arrest Made in Sorrento Fire Case
A 30-year-old man, Brandon Glasgo, has been arrested on an arson charge in connection with the Sorrento Fire. The fire started Sunday afternoon in Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, scorching 130 acres and leading to evacuations in Sorrento Valley.
San Diego, CA, August 17, 2026 —
Brandon Glasgo, a 30-year-old man, has been arrested and charged with arson in connection with the Sorrento Fire. The blaze ignited Sunday afternoon within the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve.
The fire rapidly spread, scorching an estimated 130 acres of land. The significant acreage affected by the flames prompted evacuations in the nearby Sorrento Valley community.
Details regarding the specific circumstances leading to the arrest, including the exact time and location of Mr. Glasgo’s apprehension, were not immediately available. The contractor’s name was not provided.
The Sorrento Fire required substantial response efforts from emergency services to contain and extinguish the flames. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with the arson charge now filed against Mr. Glasgo.
Story summarized from the original created by Natanya Faitelson on www.nbcsandiego.com, see more information here.
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