Updated
Updated · NBC News · Jul 10
Ladera Ranch Brush Fire Threatens Homes, Burns 7 Acres as Jennifer Pedranti Says Son Was Involved
Updated
Updated · NBC News · Jul 10

Ladera Ranch Brush Fire Threatens Homes, Burns 7 Acres as Jennifer Pedranti Says Son Was Involved

3 articles · Updated · NBC News · Jul 10

Summary

  • Multiple 4:45 p.m. Tuesday calls sent Orange County firefighters to a vegetation fire on Narrow Canyon Road that threatened nearby homes before crews and Cal Fire contained it at 7 acres.
  • Jennifer Pedranti said Thursday that her son and others were involved, calling the incident an accident and apologizing to the community.
  • Pedranti said no one was hurt, no property was damaged and no arrests were made, though family consequences are being imposed.
  • A fire safety course is being required for her son, she said, as authorities had not publicly commented on his role by Thursday.

Insights

A reality star’s son starts a 7-acre fire. Is a safety course and a public apology truly enough?
When a teen's 'accident' ignites a wildfire, who is ultimately responsible for the massive firefighting bill?