two men have been associated with lighting the zaca burning , the second - biggest wildfire in the valley of california . the fire is continuing to burn through the los padres national forest , and has consumed a total of 240 , 000 acres , having started on july 4 . however , the burn is now under control , and is predicted to be contained by september 4 . jose joseph shortstop of santa simi , 38 , ricardo iniguez mancha of ave lucia , 46 , and the corporation of tequila la laguna , whom they worked for , have all been charged with five counts of felony in addition to starting the blaze .
Cabrera and Cervantes are accused of having caused the Zaca Fire.