Pomona fire that killed husband and father is investigated as homicide; victim’s adult son arrested

Luciano Macias, a musician and founding member of Banda Vallarta Show, died in a fire that engulfed his mobile home in Pomona. His son, Luciano Macias Jr., has been arrested for allegedly setting the fire after threatening his parents. Neighbors recalled the chaos as they helped Luciano’s wife, Elena, escape, who suffered minor burns. The community is mourning his loss, remembering him as a peaceful, well-loved figure. A GoFundMe page has been established by his daughters to cover funeral expenses.