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Four arrested in $13 million fire that destroyed Old Town Newhall businesses

Authorities arrested four people suspected of arson and conspiracy in a fire that devastated Santa Clarita's historic district.

Oct 29, 2026, 7:39 PM By the Genius Eye newsroom (City Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Four individuals were arrested on suspicion of arson and conspiracy following a massive fire in Santa Clarita's Old Town Newhall district, KTLA 5 reported.

The fire destroyed several businesses in the historic area, causing an estimated $13 million in damage, according to authorities.

Los Angeles County sheriff's detectives took the suspects into custody on October 29 after serving search warrants related to the investigation.

The incident has significantly impacted the community and local businesses in Old Town Newhall, a historic part of Santa Clarita.

Authorities continue to investigate the case as the community assesses the damage and begins recovery efforts.

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  1. KTLA 5: 4 arrested in massive $13 million fire that destroyed historic Old Town Newhall
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