Overview

• The Line Fire, which began on September 5, has led to the evacuation of 65,000 residences and continues to threaten 65,100 structures.
• Halstenberg, 34, is accused of attempting to start three fires in Highland, California, with the third evolving into the Line Fire.
• He faces charges including aggravated arson, arson causing great bodily injury, and arson of an inhabited structure, all of which could result in a life sentence.
• Authorities used automated license-plate readers and video footage to connect Halstenberg to the fires, and he was arrested at his home in Norco.
• Firefighters have been battling the blaze for over a week, with containment currently at 21%, and cooler weather is expected to aid firefighting efforts.