Press release from the Eureka Police Department:
On February 28, 2021, at about 6:15 a.m., officers with the Eureka Police Department
responded to the 100 block of Harris Street to assist Humboldt Bay Fire with
investigating multiple suspicious car fires.
Vehicle fires were located at the 100 block of Harris Street, 100 block of Grotto Street,
and 2800 block of C Street. All fires were in close proximity and appeared to have
been set within 30 minutes of each other.
While patrolling the area, officers located 32-year-old Christopher Flagler exiting the
alley where there was an active vehicle fire. Flagler was detained and a records check
showed he had multiple warrants and was on probation. Flagler was found to be in