Simar Jact Singh
Simar Jact Singh faces two felony charges: causing a fire and possessing a zip gun, Nevada County Jail records state.
Officers arrested Singh early Wednesday after Truckee police responded to a call about an ongoing bonfire near Prosser Dam Road, Public Information Officer Deverie Acuff said.
Laura Brown, public information officer for the Truckee Fire Protection District, said firefighters quickly extinguished two small “warming fires” a few feet apart, spanning 4 feet by 4 feet, upon arrival.
“It wasn’t like the fire broke out,” Brown said.
Brown said a fire started anywhere besides private property is considered arson.