Developing…
(KMJ) An arrest has been made in the arson fire that severely injured Fresno Fire Captain Pete Dern.
The suspect has been identified as 52 year old Julia Harper who was arrested Wednesday afternoon by Fresno PD. She’s facing charges of causing an unlawful fire causing great bodily injury. Bail was set at $75,000.
The horrific incident grabbed national headlines on March 29th, when video surfaced of Captain Dern falling through the roof of a burning home on Cortland Ave.
A news conference is scheduled for this afternoon. Stay with KMJ News for details.
Cpt. Dern suffered severe burns over 75% of his body. He continues to recover at CRMC.
