Darby Tennell, 46, was arrested and detained on suspicion of starting a fire on Mt Olympus. About 100 firefighters took 1 hour to extinguish the flames on Sunday, May 24. No damage to houses or human lives was reported. Residents saw a man running away from the fire.

On Monday morning, May 25, a resident saw the man again and detained him. Police questioned him for his name and he told them he was called Prometheus. That is the Greek word for a figure in mythology that steals fire from Zeus. Officers later learned his name was Darby Tennell. Tennell was charged on suspicion of felony arson.

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This entry was posted on Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 at 1:54 am and is filed under Gossip.