Woman Charged After Forest Fire | Reno News

A wildfire erupted near Crystal Peak Mine, leading deputies to arrest a Reno woman, Sarah Ortstadt, for illegally starting a fire on forest land. Investigators also found suspected meth and determined she was under the influence, adding drug-related charges to her case. Authorities praised multiple agencies for their swift response in containing the blaze and handling the investigation. Ortstadt is now jailed — a stark reminder that wilderness safety and legal boundaries must never be ignored. 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/be1b1ae5fca5f176