NORTH COAST, Calif. – Cal Fire reported Tuesday that it has arrested a Willits man on suspicion of setting a number of fires in North Coast forest lands.

Cal Fire law enforcement officers arrested Brice Lee McKinnon, 22, on Tuesday.

McKinnon is charged with numerous felony counts of arson to forest lands for allegedly starting wildland fires which occurred in the Willits area between July and August of this year, Cal Fire said.

Assisting Cal Fire in the investigation were the Little Lake Fire Department, Willits Police Department and Mendocino District Attorney’s Office.

Cal Fire said the case remains under investigation, and additional details about the case against McKinnon was not being released.

The agency urged the region's residents to be vigilant in their preparedness and aware of suspicious persons when a fire does start.

If you witness someone suspicious make note of the time, his or her physical description, as well as any vehicle description, including the license plate number.

Always contact law enforcement, never approach a suspicious person.

Anyone with information about arson is urged to contact the Cal Fire Arson Hotline at 1-800-468-4408.

Callers can remain anonymous.