Jennifer Pedranti brush fire caused $10,000 in property damage
An Orange County fire report says the Ladera Ranch blaze tied to Jennifer Pedranti’s son burned 7.70 acres and remains under investigation.
By Poppy Nakagawa · Culture Writer
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The Jennifer Pedranti brush fire tied to the “Real Housewives of Orange County” star’s son caused an estimated $10,000 in property damage, according to an Orange County Fire Authority Incident Information Fact Sheet obtained by TMZ.
The fire burned 7.70 acres near Ladera Ranch, California, TMZ reported, citing the fire authority document. The Orange County Fire Authority told TMZ the case is still under investigation and said more information will be released after that work is finished.
How much damage did Jennifer Pedranti's son's fire cause?
The reported damage estimate is $10,000, according to the Orange County Fire Authority fact sheet obtained by TMZ. The same document listed the burned area at 7.70 acres.
A brush fire is a vegetation fire that can spread through dry grass, shrubs and similar growth. In this case, the fire authority’s report placed the blaze near Ladera Ranch, an Orange County community.
Pedranti previously said on social media that her son was involved in starting the fire, according to TMZ. She apologized to neighbors and said there would be consequences for her child, the outlet reported.
The Orange County Fire Authority later told TMZ that three minors were interviewed as part of the investigation. TMZ reported that no one was injured and no arrests were made in connection with the incident.
The minors involved were given a stern talking-to and were required to enroll in fire safety courses, according to TMZ. The outlet also reported that it remains unclear whether the alleged fire starters or their families will have to reimburse the city or county for the damage.
Pedranti is known to Bravo viewers from “The Real Housewives of Orange County.” TMZ did not report any additional comment from Pedranti beyond her earlier social media apology.
The Orange County Fire Authority’s statement that the investigation remains open means the public record may still change. For now, the clearest official figures reported are the 7.70 acres burned and the $10,000 property damage estimate.
This story draws on original reporting from TMZ.