two men have been charged with starting the zaca fire , the second - biggest extinguish in the history of california . the fire is continuing to burning through the los padres national forest , and has consumed a totals of 240 , 000 acres , having started on july 4 . however , the fire is now under control , and is anticipated to be suppressed by november 4 . jose jesus cabrera of santa ynez , 38 , santiago iniguez cervantes of dona teresa , 46 , and the band of rancho la laguna , whom they cared for , have all been charged with six counts of felony in relation to starting the fire .
Cabrera and Cervantes are accused of having caused the Zaca Fire.