News

Man facing arson charges in connection to Dolan Fire pleads not guilty

ivan gomez — Monterey County Sheriff's Office

By Avery Johnson

Published August 20, 2020 3:11 PM

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A man facing arson charges in connection to the Dolan Fire in Big Sur appeared in court virtually Thursday.

30-year-old Ivan Gomez of Fresno pleaded not guilty.

The Monterey County Sheriff's Office said Gomez was first detained near the origin of the fire at about 8 p.m. Tuesday in the John Little State Natural Reserve before being arrested.

The Dolan Fire has burned 6,700 acres with no containment. The east side of Dolan Canyon has been evacuated, and Highway 1 is closed between Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Ragged Point.

Article Topic Follows: News

Jump to comments ↓

Avery Johnson

Avery Johnson is the Digital Content Director at KION News Channel 5/46.

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KION 46 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.