Teenager who started Cocos wildfire sentenced to 400 hours of community service, no time in custody

SAN DIEGO - A teenage girl who started a fire a year ago that sparked the larger Cocos wildfire, which blackened nearly 2,000 acres and destroyed more than 35 homes and other structures, was sentenced May 27 to 400 hours of community service with an organization like the Burn Institute or Salvation Army.

Juvenile Court Judge Aaron Katz also ordered the 14-year-old to continue to live with her parents, stay in school and write a letter of apology to the victims.

Katz made the minor a ward of the court, ordering her to report to him on her status every 60 days.

The girl, who likes to ride her bi...