A California man is potentially facing life in prison after being found guilty of starting the Line Fire, a wildfire that burned 44,000 acres and forced thousands of people to evacuate from Southern California mountain towns and suburbs in September 2024.
Justin Halstenberg of Norco was found guilty of seven counts related to the Line Fire, the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office announced on Friday. He was also found guilty of two counts related to an ensuing fire. The charges included “aggravated arson of forest land, property, and possession of flammable materials,” the announcement said. Halstenberg faces up to life in prison.
Justin Halstenberg of Norco was found guilty of seven counts related to the Line Fire, the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office announced on Friday. He was also found guilty of two counts related to an ensuing fire. The charges included “aggravated arson of forest land, property, and possession of flammable materials,” the announcement said. Halstenberg faces up to life in prison.
