At approximately 6 A.M. on May 31, 2024, the Weed City Police Department requested assistance from CAL FIRE Law Enforcement for a fire investigation. A CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officer responded and conducted an origin and cause investigation. After numerous witness interviews, the officer confirmed the fire was an act of arson.
Victor Blanchard, a 39-year-old resident of Weed, was arrested for starting the fire. Blanchard was transported to the Siskiyou County Jail and booked on the following charges:
CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE: 451(c) – Felony
CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE: 451(d) – Felony
CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE: 451.1(a) – Felony Enhancement
CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE: 148(a)(1) – Misdemeanor
CAL FIRE would like to thank Weed City Police Department for their assistance. In the past few months, additional fires have occurred near Blanchard’s residence. If anyone has information regarding those fires or the fire today, contact CAL FIRE Law Enforcement at 530-598 2675
