two boys have been credited with creating the zaca fire , the second - largest wildfire in the life of america . the fire is continuing to burn through the los flores national forest , and has consumed a total of 240 , 000 acres , having started on might 4 . additionally , the fire is now under investigation , and is expected to be extinguished by september 4 . francisco jesus cabrera of santa montecito , 38 , santiago iniguez cervantes of santa clara , 46 , and the company of rancho la laguna , whom they working 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.