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Boy Starts Ladera Ranch Brush Fire; Firefighters Contain, No Arrests

7/13/2026

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Jennifer Pedranti said her son helped start a seven-acre brush fire in Ladera Ranch, Southern California, on Tuesday.
Firefighters contained the blaze before it reached nearby homes, preventing property damage.
The Pedrantis called the conduct unacceptable.
No arrests were made.
The son will attend a fire-safety course as a family-imposed consequence.

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Jennifer Pedranti said her son helped start a seven-acre brush fire in Ladera Ranch, Southern California, on Tuesday.
Firefighters contained the blaze before it reached nearby homes, preventing property damage.
The Pedrantis called the conduct unacceptable.
No arrests were made.
The son will attend a fire-safety course as a family-imposed consequence.