NewsUS NewsFireA 65-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the fire - he is suspected of "recklessly causing" the blaze on Monday that is believed to have been sparked by a chain saw01:22, 07 Aug 2026Updated 01:22, 07 Aug 2026A burned body has been found inside a home after a wildfire scorched parts of central California, with the authorities believing a chainsaw started the fatal blaze.‌Authorities said on Thursday, August 6, that the fire is believed to have been started by sparks from a chainsaw - one man has been arrested in connection to the blaze.‌65-year-old Herbert Wayne Smith was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the fire. Herbert Wayne Smith is suspected of "recklessly causing" the blaze on Monday.‌Mr Smith told KCRA-TV that he was using a chain saw to cut some scrap wood when it ignited."I'm so sorry for everything that's happened," he said.‌"This is going to destroy my life, one way or another."The wildfire has destroyed seven structures and scorched more than 15 square miles (39 square km) of forest in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Calaveras County.It is believed that the fire was cause while "operating equipment capable of producing sparks" without clearing flammable vegetation as required, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.Article continues belowProsecutors will determine whether to file criminal charges.Investigators will determine whether the fire contributed to the death of the person found in a burned home in the area.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌FireCrime