Prosecutors alleged in a criminal complaint that Halstenberg tried multiple times within an hour to ignite a fire in Highland. The first attempt occurred near Bacon and Lytle lanes. Investigators said the fire was extinguished by local firefighters.
The Line fire has ravaged San Bernardino County, burning nearly 40,000 acres and injuring three firefighters. It remains 49% contained after more than two weeks of battling.
Connie Halstenberg spoke in defense of her son, asserting, "I do want to say this about my baby boy. He did not light that fire, I repeat he did not light that fire."
Halstenberg faces serious charges, including 11 counts of arson, with potential sentences reaching up to 19 years to life for aggravated arson and causing great bodily injury.
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