VIDEO: Los Lunas police say they arrested a man for allegedly starting the Cotton 1 Fire. 31-year-old Jacob LeHair is charged with one count of arson and one count of criminal damage to property. Investigators say evidence from interviews and surveillance footage led them to LaHair, and they issued a warrant for his arrest. LaHair turned himself in to police.
LaHair is facing charges for only the Cotton 1 Fire. That fire and the Cotton 2 Fire make up the Desert Willow Complex Fire. Containment of the Cotton Fire is up to 70% while the Cotton 2 Fire is up to 40% containment. Residents are returning to their homes, some of which are still covered in pink fire retardant. 11 homes were destroyed, and 12 firefighters were hurt.
