70-year-old Antonio Vierra was arrested for second-degree arson in connection with a brush fire on Kunia Road. According to the Honolulu Police Department on their Facebook page, he was taken into custody yesterday at about 8:55 a.m. at North Kukui Street and Nuuanu Avenue. His bail is set at $50,000.
A man was arrested in connection with a series of fires in Central Oahu. On the same day as the arrest, a fire broke out near Kunia Road and Leia Street around 11 a.m., burning 5-7 acres. Firefighters contained 80% of the blaze by 12:34 p.m. and 95% by just before 1:30 p.m. No evacuations were needed, and Kunia Road reopened shortly after, as reported by Hoodline.
A person has been arrested in connection with a series of brush fires, including one near Kunia Camp on Kunia Road that burned 250 acres and caused temporary evacuations. On August 12, a witness saw a man near brush starting a fire and leaving in a dark-colored sedan, though it is not confirmed if this is related to the arrest. Investigations are ongoing, and more charges may be filed. Anyone with information about the fires can call 911, contact CrimeStoppers at (808) 955-8300, or use the P3 Tips app, as mentioned by Hoodline.
