# Bouquet Fire in Angeles National Forest

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bouquet-fire-in-angeles-national-forest
> Updated: 2026-10-09T23:43:07.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The Bouquet Fire, a fast-moving brush fire, burned over 1,048 acres in the Angeles National Forest northeast of Santa Clarita, California. The blaze erupted during an extreme heat wave, prompting mandatory evacuation orders for several zones as it threatened structures and power lines. Firefighting efforts utilized ground crews and aerial support, reaching approximately 40% containment by the following morning.

Following an investigation by the U.S. Forest Service, authorities determined the fire was “probably caused by fireworks” rather than lightning or campfires. Rodney Ameile Saba, a 70-year-old man from Santa Clarita, has been charged with federal arson. Prosecutors allege Saba started the fire by throwing a cigarette onto fireworks near his residence, causing an explosion. Investigators recovered items including a lighter, cigarettes, and an aerial mortar firework from his cabin.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Santa Clarita man charged with federal arson in Bouquet Fire

A Santa Clarita man faces federal arson charges for allegedly igniting the Bouquet Fire, which burned over 1,000 acres of the Angeles National Forest.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-clarita-man-charged-with-federal-arson-in-bouquet-fire

### 2026-10-03: Bouquet Fire burns 1,000+ acres in Angeles National Forest

The Bouquet Fire burned over 1,000 acres in California's Angeles National Forest, prompting mandatory evacuations near Santa Clarita as crews reached 40% containment by Sunday.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bouquet-fire-expands-rapidly-near-santa-clarita

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