Skip to content
Skip to Content
Top Stories

Arson suspect arrested after Marina Police say he set fire to a eucalyptus tree

0:00/ 0:00LIVEQuality1  AudioSubtitleSpeedNormal  
By
April 25, 2025 5:39 PM
Published 7:48 AM

MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Marina Police said they arrested a 39-year-old man for setting fire to several large eucalyptus trees in Marina early Friday morning.

Police identified the man as Sean Canava, who they described as a transient.

Police said he was observed leaving a wooded area and admitted to officers he set the fire along Beach and Melanie Road around 12:35 a.m.

Police said the fire was threatening the nearby Canaan Korean United Methodist Church by the time they got there.

Officers said when they tried to detain Canava he resisted but was ultimately arrested.

No injuries were reported and the fire was contained to the trees and fence.

Article Topic Follows: Top Stories

Jump to comments ↓

Author Profile Photo

Victor Guzman

Victor Guzman is the Assistant News Director at KION News Channel 5/46.

Related Articles

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.