California authorities said a man who started the Line Fire has been arrested and charged with arson this week.
A man who allegedly started a massive blaze that has burned thousands of acres in Southern California was arrested Tuesday, authorities said. The San Bernardino Sheriff's Department and investigators with Cal Fire identified Justin Wayne Halstenberg, 34, as the person who allegedly started the Line Fire.
THOUSANDS FLEE CANADA'S JASPER NATIONAL PARK AS WILDFIRE SPREADS TO TOWN Authorities didn't disclose how they believe Halstenberg started the fire, which has burned at least 34,000 acres of forest east of Los Angeles. He is scheduled to appear in court Thursday. The fire began on Sept. 5 and was only 14% contained as of Wednesday, according to Cal Fire, as the region recovers from several days of triple-digit heat.
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