Officers say 27-year-old Owen Aguilar of Selma ignited eight reckless fires in the city in a matter of 30 minutes.
Fortunately, no one was injured during any of the fires, but the estimated damages from the flames are pending.
Aguilar is in custody on eight counts of felony Arson.
Selma police say Aguilar was already on parole for making criminal threats and has an extensively violent history.