Arson suspect arrested after Hayward grass fire

HAYWARD — A male suspect is in custody after his arrest on suspicion of arson in connection with a two-acre grass fire Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.

Around 1:30 p.m., firefighters and police officers responded to a report of a vegetation fire behind a restaurant in the 21600 block of Foothill Boulevard, police said.

Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire within minutes, and a witness tip to officers on scene alerted them to a loitering male, who was detained.

There were no reports of injuries or any damage to structures.

There was a grass fire but it is out now. No structures harmed.

— Hayward Fire News (@HaywardFireNews) June 11, 2019

Contact George Kelly at 408-859-5180.