two men have been fined with leading the zaca disaster , the second - biggest heatwave in the north of california . the fire is continuing to burn through the los padres national forest , and has consumed a maximum of 240 , 000 acre , having started on july 4 . however , the fire is now under control , and is anticipated to be out by month 4 . manuel jesus romero of santa ynez , 38 , concepcion iniguez cervantes of puerto monica , 46 , and the town of rancho l laguna , where they worked for , have all been connected with twelve counts of felony in regard to starting the fire .
Cabrera and Cervantes are accused of having caused the Zaca Fire.