California authorities have arrested Gloria Lynn Mandich in connection with a brush fire near Leo Carrillo State Park.
The arrest occurs as the state battles multiple wildfires fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, resulting in 10 confirmed deaths and significant property damage.
Mandich faces felony arson charges and is set to appear in Ventura County Superior Court.
Emergency services have evacuated over 100,000 residents and closed several state parks, with authorities continuing investigations into the fires' origins.
District Attorney Nathan Hochman emphasized that those responsible for any intentional fires will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.