Alexandra Souverneva was taken to court as a prime suspect of a devastating fire that harmed nearly 50 homes. Was it intentional or an accident?
Authorities in Northern California reported the arrest of a woman last week.
Accusing her of starting a wind-whipped wildfire that ripped across steep, rugged terrain, destroying 144 structures, forcing thousands of people to flee, and becoming one of the state’s most devastating fires this year.
On suspicion of arson, Souverneva was apprehended. Because of the established state of emergency, Souverneva could face a nine-year prison sentence if convicted.
Who Is Alexandra Souverneva? Palo Alto Scientist Arrested Over Fawn Fire
Alexandra Souverneva was a talented scientist who had previously worked for several Bay Area pharmaceutical businesses, including Gilead Sciences in Foster City.
The former yoga teacher from the San Francisco Bay Area, whom a former colleague described as “bright,” is one of more than 100 persons arrested this year by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire, on charges of wildland arson.
She was also coaching youngsters in SAT prep at Palo Alto’s AJ Tutoring after just completing a yoga teacher training program.
Alexander was apprehended Wednesday night near a fire line northeast of Redding in Shasta County, according to fire officials.
According to Shasta County District Attorney Stephanie Bridgett, the woman had a working lighter in her purse and told firefighters she was dehydrated and required medical attention.
Alexandra Souverneva Age & Facebook Exlpored
Alexandra Souverneva, 30 years old, has pleaded not guilty to setting Shasta Fire that has destructed 41 homes.
The news has spread all over Facebook, and many are not happy. Alexander doesn’t seem to have a Facebook account as no result identifying her.
The allegation accuses the defendant of committing rare but significant conduct that has been brought into clearer focus as dry, overgrown woodlands erupt across thousands of acres in a matter of days.
According to Ed Nordskog, a retired arson investigator with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and co-author of “Arson Investigation in the Wildlands,” wildfires are frequently caused by damaged electrical lines, cars, or logging equipment.