Christine Mitchell was arrested in connection with the Fred Mountain Fire after investigators said she intentionally started multiple fires near the 1300 block of Freds Mountain Road in Nevada, the Washoe County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday evening.
Deputies and detectives later developed probable cause to arrest Mitchell on charges of third-degree arson and possession of a controlled substance.
"Starting another fire while crews were already committed to an active wildfire placed additional strain on emergency resources and unnecessarily threatened additional portions of our community," Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam said.
Washoe County Sheriff's OfficeThe Bug Fire originated on the California side of the border in Lassen County and has since been determined by the Bureau of Land Management to also be human-caused. The cause of that fire is separate from the allegations against Mitchell in connection with the Fred Mountain Fire.
The fires have also forced school closures in the Reno area. The Washoe County School District canceled classes and activities Tuesday at nine schools because of evacuation zones, power outages and updated information from public safety agencies.
The sheriff's office said the investigation into the Fred Mountain Fire remains ongoing and additional charges may be filed.
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