Arrow Fire: Sheila Nartatez arrested, accused of starting brush fire in Angeles National Forest during Red Flag Warning

The 47-year-old is facing a charge of recklessly starting a fire on forest land.

ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST (KABC) -- A woman has been arrested, accused of intentionally starting a brush fire in the Angeles National Forest.

The Arrow Fire broke out early Saturday morning during a Red Flag Warning.

Firefighters said they spotted 47-year-old Sheila Nartatez walking near the small fire along Little Tujunga Canyon Road.

Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Crescenta Valley Station were called to the scene and took Nartatez into custody.

The flames burned about half an acre before crews quickly put them out. During their investigation, deputies determined that the woman had intentionally started the fire.

Nartatez is now facing a charge of recklessly starting a fire on forest land.

She's being held on $35,000 bail.

The investigation into the fire is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Arson and Explosives Detail general line at 323-881-7500.