Pedranti Son's Fire
RHOC Star Jennifer Pedranti Confirms Son's Involvement in Ladera Ranch Brush Fire
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There were two separate fires in Ladera Ranch within three days: a July 5 brush fire that burned about 1.31 acres and a July 7 vegetation fire that spread to seven acres; both were contained with no injuries and no homes damaged.
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Pedranti said there were no arrests and that there would be consequences for actions, including the involved son taking a fire-safety course.
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Orange County Fire Authority credited a coordinated ground and air response for quickly containing the seven-acre fire, and the OC Sheriff’s Department South Patrol helped control traffic and provide access for emergency crews.
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Jennifer is engaged to fiancé Ryan Boyajian.
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TMZ reports the Pedranti family had previously lived in Ladera Ranch and relocated about a year ago.
Real Housewives of Orange County star Jennifer Pedranti confirmed that one of her sons helped start a brush fire in Ladera Ranch, California, that burned seven acres on July 7 People. No one was hurt, and no homes were damaged. Pedranti issued a public apology, saying: "We are deeply sorry."
The fire came just two days after a separate brush fire burned 1.31 acres in the same area on July 5 ABC7. Fire crews contained both blazes using ground and air resources. No arrests were made in connection with either fire.
Son Questioned, No Charges Filed After Seven-Acre Blaze
Pedranti said her son and several others were questioned by authorities about the July 7 fire ABC7. She confirmed his involvement but did not name which son was involved. She shares children with ex-husband Will Pedranti. It is unclear exactly what the son did to start the fire.
No arrests were made, UNILAD reported. Experts note that minor involvement in brush fires typically does not lead to criminal charges. Pedranti stressed that the lack of arrests did not mean the incident was being taken lightly.
Family Promises Consequences and a Fire Safety Course
Pedranti addressed the situation directly on Instagram. She said there would be "consequences" at home for her son's actions People. She also announced that her son would complete a fire safety course to help prevent anything like this from happening again.
"We take this very seriously," Pedranti wrote, according to UNILAD. She apologized to the Ladera Ranch community. TMZ reported that the Pedranti family had previously lived in Ladera Ranch but moved away about a year ago.
Ground and Air Crews Kept the Fire From Spreading Further
The Orange County Fire Authority used a coordinated ground and air response to contain the seven-acre fire ABC7. Air tankers and ground crews worked together to stop the blaze from growing. No homes were damaged, and no residents were injured.
The OC Sheriff's Department South Patrol also helped at the scene. Deputies controlled traffic and cleared access routes for firefighters ABC7. Officials credited the fast, organized response for keeping the community safe.
RHOC Cast Member Steps Into Season 20 Spotlight
The fire incident comes as Pedranti is getting increased media attention. She is a full-time cast member on RHOC's milestone 20th season People. She is also engaged to fiancé Ryan Boyajian. The show has put her personal life under a public lens.
Pedranti's handling of the situation — going public on Instagram rather than staying silent — reflects how reality TV stars now manage off-camera crises UNILAD. Her quick response and apology appear aimed at getting ahead of the story before it became a bigger headline.
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