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Timely Warning Crime Bulletin: Arson
If you have any information that might be helpful in this investigation, please contact UCPD
UC Santa Cruz Police Department
Case #: 26-790 | Date: 10/20/2026
Timely Warning Crime Bulletin
ARSON
This Timely Warning crime bulletin is being issued in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act). The purpose is to provide preventative information to the campus community to aid members from becoming the victim of a similar crime. For questions regarding this bulletin, please email clerycompliance@ucsc.edu.
Summary of the Crime/Incident
Firefighters responded to two suspicious fires on campus on Tuesday afternoon. One was near McHenry Library and was quickly extinguished by firefighters. The other was close to Porter College and was quickly extinguished by members of our campus community before firefighters responded.
Suspect(s) Description
The campus does not have any suspect information at this time.
If you have any information that might be helpful in this investigation, please contact UCPD at 831-459-2231 ext. 1 or provide information through the UCPD Tip Line at 831-459-3847. Your information can be kept confidential.
The campus community is encouraged to follow these personal safety tips:
- Report any smoke/fires immediately by calling 9-1-1. Don’t assume someone else will call it in.
- Be ready to evacuate campus buildings, including classrooms. Quick-reference guidance posted in classrooms featuring evacuation routes and emergency response instructions. Instructor guidance: Emergency response reference posted directly at classroom podiums for instructors.
- Ensure that your smoke detector is in good working condition. Never cover or remove a smoke detector.
- UC has a smoke and tobacco free policy in place. Smoking is not permitted by all students, staff, faculty, patients and visitors on all UC property.
- Be familiar with your household or building evacuation procedures and your designated evacuation point. Information
- In the event of an alarm activation, do not stop to collect any belongings and in a calm manner, proceed to your nearest exit to leave the building. Immediately go to your designated evacuation point and wait for further instruction from campus personnel or a first responder. Never re-enter a building that is still in alarm or has not received an all-clear.
If you want further information about fire safety and prevention resources, please visit the Office of Fire Safety & Prevention website.