Authorities Friday were investigating several suspicious fires in Pasadena that were quickly extinguished.
The fires were reported beginning around noon Friday, included one in a trash bin behind a Whole Foods Market at 3751 E. Foothill Blvd.; the bed of a truck parked in front of Panda Inn at 3488 E. Foothill Blvd.; a trash can inside Panera Bread at 3521 E. Foothill Blvd.; and a car fire at the Sierra Madre Villa parking structure, according to Pasadena spokeswoman Lisa Derderian.
She said the fires all occurred within a few hours. Emergency response personnel quickly responded to extinguish the flames and check for any additional fire activity.
The cause of the fires was being investigated.
Anyone with information regarding the fires was urged to contact 626-744-4241. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.