Woman Accused of Starting Nevada Fire | Reno News

A massive wildfire in Nevada, now known as the Bug Fire after merging with the Fred Mountain Fire, has scorched over 93,000 acres and is 85% contained—evacuees are returning home. But the spotlight’s on Christine Mitchell, a woman charged with arson and drug possession, who allegedly used a lighter to start the blaze, claiming she was trying to signal for help because she believed she was being held captive at a compound where people had been killed. Found by firefighters in a confused, rambling state, she’s now in an orange jumpsuit, her arraignment delayed for legal counsel, and held on $80,000 bail. A bizarre, unfolding drama that’s got everyone watching. 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/730c7b15269f5b91