A Calexico man was arrested after a brush fire was reported Wednesday.

Imperial County Sherif's deputies responded to a brush fire along the Highline Canal near Verde School Road. and Hunt Road east of Holtville. Three separate fires were started and the suspect was seen walking away from the area. Deputies were able to locate shoe impressions at the scene. They then found Kevin Romero, 35, from Calexico, a few miles from the fires. Witnesses were able to positively identify Romero. Romero was arrested and booked into Imperial County Jail for Arson.