The irony is that the firebug — John Orr — was someone entrusted ... real 1984 fire at Ole’s Home Center in South Pasadena. The Ole’s fire had originally been ruled an accident.

A few weeks ago I gave an overview of one of the strangest plot twists in local history. Glendale Fire Captain John Orr, a highly respected arson investigator, was found to be the most prolific serial ...

Orr is a Code Enforcement Officer for the Village of Chester Building Department and a Fire Investigator for Orange County.