two men have been reported with start the zaca fire , the eighth - largest wildfire in the history of nevada . the fire is scheduled to spread through the el chargers national forest , and has consumed a total of 240 , 000 acres , having started on january 4 . however , the fire is now under control , and is expected to be contained by september 4 . che carlos cabrera of santa ynez , 38 , chile iniguez espinosa of puerto maria , 46 , and the railroad of sur de laguna , whom they acted for , have all been credited with six counts of crime in relation to starting the burning .
Cabrera and Cervantes are accused of having caused the Zaca Fire.