Man Arrested for Starting California's Thompson Fire with Firework

Spencer Grant Anderson faces arson charges after a 50-day investigation links him to the blaze that destroyed 13 homes and forced 13,000 evacuations.

The fire began on July 2 in Oroville, burning 3,789 acres and damaging 34 structures.
Investigators determined the fire was caused by a firework thrown from a car window.
Anderson was identified using license plate readers and was under surveillance for 50 days.
He admitted to purchasing and testing fireworks on the day the fire started.
Anderson could face 21 years in prison if convicted on all charges.