Self-described ‘shaman’ arrested in California wildfire arson

Smoke from the Fawn fire in northern California, with inset of woman accused of setting the fire.

Authorities have arrested a self-described “shaman” who they believe intentionally set the latest wildfire in California.

The Fawn fire near Redding started Wednesday afternoon and spread quickly, burning homes and prompting evacuation orders Thursday for thousands of people, according to local officials.

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