Man accused of setting grass fire in Visalia

VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) -- A man is facing arson charges after a grass fire burned in Visalia.

Firefighters were called to Lovers Lane and Noble just before 12 pm Wednesday.

Investigators say 34-year-old Kirklin Stanfill set the fire.

Police were able to help evacuate threatened homes while crews quickly put out the flames.

Stanfill was found near the area a short time later and arrested.