A Sacramento man has been arrested for arson in connection with a wildfire near Shingletown in Shasta County. The fire burned approximately 150 acres and prompted evacuations, but no injuries or structural losses were reported.
The suspect is in custody pending charges. - The fire ignited earlier this week near Shingletown, about 20 miles east of Redding.
- CAL FIRE and the Shasta County Sheriff's Office led the investigation. - Public tips contributed to the arrest, which occurred on June 16, 2026.
- Arson charges are pending, and authorities continue to investigate. The suspect remains in the Shasta County Jail as the case proceeds.