Man Convicted for Starting Tiger Fire | Sacramento News

A 37-year-old man, Jacob Heitz, has been convicted of starting the deadly Tiger Fire in Amador County last August — a blaze that scorched over 100 acres and forced nearly 1,000 people to evacuate. He pleaded no contest, facing up to two years in prison and mandatory arsonist registration. Authorities found a lighter at the scene, and the case, handled by Cal Fire and local law enforcement, underscores how a single act can devastate a community — even without homes lost, the ripple effects were massive. His arrest in February led to this July conviction, a stark reminder of the consequences when fire meets recklessness. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/70407fb607c19307