A man accused of setting a woman on fire has been arrested.

Sean Hofmann, 42, was arrested.

Just before 5:30 p.m. Friday Tulare County Sheriff's Office Deputies were called to the 24100 Block of Avenue 120 in Porterville for a medical aid.

When they arrived, Deputies found a woman with severe burns to her face, arms and torso. Through their investigation, Deputies learned Hofmann had intentionally poured a highly flammable accelerant on or near the victim, catching her on fire.

The victim was flown to a nearby hospital, where she's in stable condition. Hofmann was arrested without incident.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Detective Javier Montoya, with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at (559) 733-6218.

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