Arson suspect pleads not guilty
By Sam Stanton and Bill Lindelof, Sacramento Bee
PLACERVILLE — Arson suspect Wayne Allen Huntsman made his first court appearance today over allegations that he set the devastating King Fire near Pollock Pines and had a not guilty please entered on his behalf.
Wayne Allen Huntsman
The 37-year-old suspect did not speak during the brief hearing, which was continued until Oct. 28. He spent part of the session looking
at the floor
Huntsman is accused of setting the blaze last Saturday that has grown to nearly 120 square miles and has destroyed at least some structures in the area.
Officials say the fire is costing $5 million a day to fight.
Huntsman is being held on $10 million bail, and his arrest generated a wave of emotion among area residents.