Donald Shawn Anderson, a convicted arsonist previously sentenced to 17 years for igniting multiple wildfires, was recently arrested again for starting two fires near Clear Lake.
More than a dozen fires connected to Anderson were investigated, resulting in his 2004 conviction for 16 counts of arson, leading to substantial prison time for his offenses.
Alongside Anderson, California has seen a surge in wildfires this summer attributed to arson, leading to numerous arrests as fire officials struggle to contain the blazes.
Recent wildfire incidents, including the Park fire in Chico, show a troubling pattern of arson-related fires this season, contributing to widespread devastation and extensive damage.
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