Hot Pursuit | A Fire Investigations True Crime Podcast
Join hosts OCFA Fire Captain/Investigator Scott Kuhlman and Sophia Champieux as they take you behind the scenes of Orange County's most compelling fire investigations. From arson to accidental blazes, twice a month we'll explore a new case that uncovers the science, intuition, and human stories behind the flames. Through interviews with experts, fire investigators, law enforcement, and forensic specialists, Hot Pursuit offers an insider's look at how these mysterious and often chilling fires are solved. Discover the untold stories that rise from the ashes, one fire at a time.
Executive Producer: Kevin Hansen
Hosts: Sophia Champieux & Scott Kuhlman
Hot Pursuit | A Fire Investigations True Crime Podcast
The Inside Job
This episode of the "Hot Pursuit" explores a complex arson and burglary case involving multiple agencies and jurisdictions. We bring back a crowd favorite, Irvine PD Officer Justin Russell, as he discusses a series of intentionally set fires in Orange County and beyond. Are these fires linked to burglaries at fire stations? The case highlights the challenges of multi-jurisdictional investigations and the importance of inter-agency cooperation. Keep listening to see if it ends in an arrest of a multijurisdictional arsonist…