‘UNACCEPTABLE’

‘Real Housewives’ Star Admits Son Was Involved in Giant Fire

The reality star says her family is “deeply sorry” after a fire involving several minors burned seven acres in Orange County.

Jennifer Pedranti is speaking out after one of her sons was allegedly involved in a Southern California fire that scorched over seven acres earlier this week. The 49-year-old Real Housewives of Orange County star addressed the incident in an Instagram Stories post on Thursday, acknowledging that her son and several other minors were involved in the fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon in Ladera Ranch. “He and others were involved. My ex-husband [William Pedranti] and myself take this very serious. This behavior is unacceptable and we are deeply sorry to our community,” Pedranti wrote. “This is a tough learning moment for our son and our family.” She described the incident as a difficult lesson for their family and apologized to the community. The Orange County Fire Authority said the fire began near Narrow Canyon Road and Acaster Way around 4:45 p.m. Tuesday. No homes or people were injured. Authorities said several minors were interviewed at the scene. No arrests have been made, and the cause remains under investigation. “There are consequences within our family and we will make sure our son learns from this accident,” Pedranti added, noting that he will take a fire safety course to help ensure “a mistake like this never happens again.” Pedranti shares sons Harrison, 22, Dawson, 19, Greyson, 16, and Dominic, 12, as well as daughter Everleigh, 14, with her ex-husband. She is now engaged to fiancé Ryan Boyajian.