09/13/2026
Press Contact: Sergeant Ben Cypher
Phone Number: 626-812-3200
Date: September 13, 2026
Incident: Azusa Police Department Arrests Three in Connection with Foothill Brush Fire
On September 12, 2026, at approximately 10:20 p.m., a brush fire ignited in the 700 block of East Camellia Way in the City of Azusa. The fire burned in the foothills above the Rosedale community. No evacuations were ordered as a result of the incident.
Los Angeles County Fire Department crews responded and battled the blaze for several hours, utilizing both ground personnel and air units. Firefighters successfully extinguished the fire with no damage to structures.
Azusa Police Department officers arrived on scene quickly and, with the help of an alert citizen, detained three persons of interest. Following an investigation, all three subjects were arrested in connection with starting the fire.
Quinncey Rodriguez, 18, of Azusa; Martin Trevizo-Ibarra, 18, of Covina; and Travis Villalobos, 18, of Azusa, were each booked on one count of reckless burning of land (PC 452) and one count of possession of illegal fireworks (HS 12677).
The Azusa Police Department remains committed to holding accountable those responsible for reckless acts that endanger lives, property, and natural resources within our community. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Azusa Police Department at (626) 812-3200.