the women have been charged with starting the zaca flame , the third - largest raging in the history of california . the fires is continuing to burn through the los ª federal shrine , and has consumed a total of 240 , 000 acres , having started on july 4 . however , the burn is now under control , and is expected to be contained by september 4 . rafael santiago baseman of santa ynez , 38 , charles iniguez cervantes of santa mesa , 46 , and the company of rancho la california , whom they spoke for , have all been charging with sixteen counts of felony in relation to starting the fire .
Cabrera and Cervantes are accused of having caused the Zaca Fire.