United KingdomSergio Ivan Rivera-Vega, 32, is accused of intentionally setting a house fire in Richmond, California, which resulted in the deaths of his father, sister, nephew, and niece. The fire occurred on August 18, 2026, and critically injured his aunt, Maria, who later died from her injuries. The district attorney's office confirmed the intentional nature of the blaze and stated that Rivera-Vega faces multiple murder charges with special enhancements due to the deaths of his father, nephew, and niece. His uncle, Anselmo Rivera, reported that Rivera-Vega had made verbal threats against the family in July and suffers from mental health issues. A fundraising page has been created by Rivera-Vega's other sister, Evelin Rivera, to cover funeral expenses.
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