A man is facing arson charges in connection with a Wednesday afternoon fire near Hot Springs.
Lake County Sheriff Don Bell says Dennis D. Larson, 63, of Hot Springs has been booked into the Lake County Jail and on a charge of felony negligent arson.
The Hot Springs Volunteer Fire Department called in mutual aid from several departments due to a large fire that was burning at Wild Horse Hot Springs.
Sheriff Bell says an investigation by deputies in coordination with Hot Springs Volunteer Fire Department led to Larson's arrest.