Man arrested for arson after allegedly setting fire to SE Austin bridge

A 35-year-old man has been arrested on arson charges after a fire caused an estimated $20,000 in damages to a bridge in southeast Austin last week.

According to an arrest affidavit, firefighters responded to a reported trash fire under a bridge at 6406 S. Pleasant Valley Road around 8:56 a.m. on Oct. 24.

Fire investigators determined the fire was intentionally set, with the intent of causing damage to the bridge.

During questioning, the suspect, Mario Francisco Vasquez Lopez, admitted to starting the fire.

Read more: CBS Austin