(*Haystack fire reported Saturday evening)....There were several reports of the fire at just before 6 pm Saturday.

The fire was reported near Highway 111 and McCabe Road. Imperial County Sheriff Deputies responded to the scene and interviewed witnesses to the fire. Some of those interviewed reported seeing a man walking from the scene. They identified the man as Troy Rittenhouse. The man was located down the road. He was detained for questioning. Rittenhouse was eventually placed under arrest. He was booked into County Jail, charged with Arson.