10/15/2026
Update: Hillside Avenue Vegetation Fire
As reported yesterday morning, Mill Valley Police and Southern Marin Fire District responded to a vegetation fire on upper Hillside Avenue on the night of October 13.
Over the following day, police and fire investigators worked together to determine the cause of the fire. Through their investigation, they identified a potential cause and a person of interest.
As a result of the investigation, a juvenile has been charged with violating California Penal Code § 451(d) (Arson: Property). Because the individual is a juvenile, no additional information will be released.
We would like to thank our community for the many calls we received regarding this incident and for their willingness to assist with the investigation. The partnership between our community and law enforcement plays an important role in helping us investigate incidents, identify those responsible, and hold them accountable. We appreciate the continued support and involvement of our community in helping keep Mill Valley safe.