Spirit Fire: 73-year-old arrested for allegedly starting fire still burning in Marin County

Bay City News
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
73-year-old arrested for allegedly starting Marin Co. fire
Marin County Fire officials say 73-year-old Henry Walker has been arrested on suspicion of starting the 16-acre grass fire that is still burning in Marin County.

MARIN CO., Calif. -- Marin County Fire officials say 73-year-old Petaluma resident Henry Walker has been arrested on suspicion of starting the 16-acre grass fire that is still burning in Marin County. The blaze is 60 percent contained.

Evacuations have been lifted for the area of Rancho Santa Margarita East.

Crews say they will remain on the scene overnight with continued mop up Wednesday.

They expect full containment by late Wednesday.