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Arsonist Sentenced for Tiger Fire | Sacramento News
A 37-year-old man, Jacob Heitz, is headed to prison after pleading guilty to felony arson for starting the Tiger Fire in Amador County in August 2025 — a blaze that scorched 118 acres, triggered evacuations, and required over 200 firefighters to contain. Sentenced to two years in state prison and required to register as an arsonist, Heitz’s case highlights a major win for inter-agency collaboration between Cal Fire, the Amador County DA’s Office, and the U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement. The conviction sends a clear message: intentional wildfires won’t be tolerated, and authorities are…
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