Video: Alleged arsonist sets Rancho Cordova home on fire
The homeowner, who did not want to be identified on camera, told KCRA 3 that the fire happened on Thursday, Dec. 1, when they were in Cancun for a vacation.
The homeowner, who did not want to be identified on camera, told KCRA 3 that the fire happened on Thursday, Dec. 1, when they were in Cancun for a vacation.
The homeowner, who did not want to be identified on camera, told KCRA 3 that the fire happened on Thursday, Dec. 1, when they were in Cancun for a vacation.
Sacramento Metro Fire is investigating a Rancho Cordova house fire as a case of arson.
The homeowner, who did not want to be identified on camera, told KCRA 3 that the fire happened on Dec. 1 when they were in Cancun for a vacation.
They only found out about the fire when they returned home late Saturday night and saw the boarded-up front door and scorch marks on the porch.
Surveillance video given to KCRA 3 from the day of the fire shows a man in a hood loitering around the entrance of the home and even trying to get inside. Then, flames are seen on the roof of the porch, and that same hooded man walks away from the home.
"It's an eerie feeling knowing that somebody is at your home and is attempting to do something malicious to your house," the homeowner said.
Sacramento Metro Fire told KCRA 3 that investigators are calling this a case of "obvious arson," and they described the suspect as a Black male adult. Investigators said the motive for starting the fire is unknown right now, but the incident is still under investigation. The homeowner also said he does not know who the man seen in the surveillance video is.
"Now, I don’t feel safe. I don’t feel safe at all," the homeowner said.
But the homeowner said what is giving him a little piece of mind is knowing neighbors jumped into action. The security camera footage shows people running to knock on the door of the home, and even trying to use a hose to put out the flames. Minutes later, firefighters are seen arriving at the home and pushing the door down.
"This could have been really bad, so the fact that there were neighbors that acted quickly, there was minimal damage," the homeowner said. "The house is still in one piece."
Authorities are still searching for the man responsible. Anyone with any information is urged to contact Sacramento Metro Fire.