A Sacramento man was arrested by Cal Fire law enforcement officials on June 11, 2026, in connection with a vegetation fire near Shingletown. The fire began at approximately 10:47 a.m. near the 29000 block of Wengler Hill Road. After crews worked to contain and extinguish the fire, officers located the suspect and determined he was responsible for igniting the blaze. The man, 28, was taken into custody on suspicion of committing arson.
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Sacramento Man Arrested for Igniting Shingletown Vegetation Fire
Cal Fire arrested a 28-year-old Sacramento man on suspicion of arson after an investigation linked him to a June 11 vegetation fire near Shingletown.
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Key Details
- Location: Wengler Hill Road, Shingletown area
- Date/time: June 11, 2026, at approximately 10:47 a.m.
- Agencies involved: Cal Fire law enforcement officials
- Status: Suspect in custody on suspicion of arson
- Public impact: Fire personnel responded to contain and extinguish the fire
28-year-old Sacramento man (name not specified)
Cal Fire
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