Pasadena Eastside Hit by Rash of Suspicious Fires; Investigations Underway

Pasadena emergency crews responded to several suspicious fires within the span of a few hours Thursday afternoon on the east end of the city, according to a statement from Pasadena Fire and Police officials.

Authorities said the first call came in around noon for a dumpster fire behind Whole Foods Market at 3751 E. Foothill Blvd. Additional fires were then reported nearby, including a truck bed burning in front of Panda Inn at 3488 E. Foothill Blvd., a rubbish can fire inside Panera Bread at 3521 E. Foothill Blvd., and a vehicle fire at the Sierra Madre Villa parking structure.

Emergency personnel canvassed the surrounding area for an extended period after extinguishing the fires, officials said. All incidents remain under investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Pasadena police at 626?744?4241 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 800?222?TIPS (8477).