A man was arrested on suspicion of setting two fires near State Route 94 in Lemon Grove on Monday, Nov. 9, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded around 12:28 p.m. near the eastbound freeway and Massachusetts Avenue, where Heartland Fire & Rescue crews were extinguishing flames. Witnesses supplied video and reported a man leaving the area. A second fire was reported west of the first location shortly afterward.

The Sheriff’s Office said deputies found Austin Francis hiding beneath a truck and arrested him on two arson counts. The agency also reported allegations of resisting an officer, possessing drug paraphernalia and disguising his appearance to evade law enforcement. These are allegations, not findings of guilt.

The Bomb/Arson Unit is assisting. Anyone with information can contact the Sheriff’s Office at 858-868-3200 or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

Source: San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.