Justin Wayne Halstenberg, 34, is accused of starting the Line Fire. He was charged with nine counts of allegedly igniting blazes across three locations in Highland, San Bernardino, California, according to authorities.
His charges include aggravated arson, arson causing great bodily injury, arson of residence, arson of forest land, and use of incendiary devices to start fires. He faces the potential of a life sentence.
The Norco man allegedly set the Line Fire which erupted on September 5. It has been burning out of control for 8 days.
The Line Fire Devastates San Bernardino
On Friday, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) updated the details of the Line Fire.
It has engulfed 37,743 acres across San Bernardino County, east of Los Angeles, still threatens 65,100 structures, and is only 21 percent contained.
Halstenberg’s first alleged attempt was on Bacon Lane, Highland. The second was just east of Bacon Lane on Baseline – a good Samaritan stomped it out before it grew.
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