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Man Convicted for Starting Tiger Fire | Sacramento News
A 37-year-old man, Jacob Heitz, has been convicted of starting the deadly Tiger Fire in Amador County last August — a blaze that scorched over 100 acres and forced nearly 1,000 people to evacuate. He pleaded no contest, facing up to two years in prison and mandatory arsonist registration. Authorities found a lighter at the scene, and the case, handled by Cal Fire and local law enforcement, underscores how a single act can devastate a community — even without homes lost, the ripple effects were massive. His arrest in February led to this July conviction, a stark reminder of the consequences…
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