Source: BBC News [UK State Media]
“Police in California have arrested a man on suspicion of starting the Line Fire — a major wildfire that has burned more than 34,000 acres (53 sq miles) in the state. Justin Wayne Halstenberg, a 34-year-old resident of Norco, California, was stopped on Tuesday for arson and is being held in lieu of bail, officials said. The Line Fire is one of three major wildfires sparked in the last week that are burning out of control in southern California, stretching firefighter resources and threatening thousands of homes. As of Wednesday morning, the Line Fire was 14% contained. Police did not provide details on how Mr Halstenberg is alleged to have sparked the massive blaze, which is burning in San Bernardino County, about 60 miles (96km) east of Los Angeles. Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate the area and the fire threatens over 65,000 structures.” (09/11/24)