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A 49-year-old woman has been arrested in Hornbrook following a vegetation fire investigation.
YREKA, Calif. - A 49-year-old woman was arrested in Hornbrook on May 29, 2025, following a vegetation fire investigation. The fire was linked to unsafe burning practices.
According to CAL FIRE, the woman was taken to Siskiyou County Jail and faces several charges, including two felonies under California Penal Code 452 and misdemeanors under Health and Safety Codes 13000 and 13001.
The investigation, supported by the Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office, highlights the importance of compliance with state fire laws. CAL FIRE emphasizes the dangers wildland fires pose to life and property and urges the public to remain vigilant.
Damien Alvarado is an anchor/reporter at NewsWatch 12. You can reach Damien at damienalvarado@kdrv.com.
