several men have been charge with creating the zaca fire , the second - largest engulfed in the north of california . the fire is continuing to work through the el santos national forest , and has consumed a total of 240 , 000 acres , having started on july 4 . however , the fire is now under fight , and is expected to be contained by october 4 . juan jesus rodriguez of santa ynez , 38 , santiago iniguez cervantes of santa maria , 46 , and the company of rancho l laguna , which they worked for , have all been tasked with six levels of felony in relation to starting the fire .
Cabrera and Cervantes are accused of having caused the Zaca Fire.