An Oakland City man accused of starting a fire that burned thousands of acres in California was formally charged Monday.
Apparently Gary Hunt was working as a subcontractor on Catalina Island, using a torch to cut cables on a radio tower when a fire started and spread out of control.
Hunts plea to two felony charges: not guilty.
He paid a $6500 bail and is due back in court in Los Angeles on March 20th for a preliminary hearing study.
He faces up to 8 years behind bars.
Officials say the fire caused more than $5 million worth of damage.
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