Looks like police in California have determined the wildfire that has burned more than 38,000 acres and charred a total 508,000 acres was caused by a boy playing with matches.

The Buckweed Fire began about 2 p.m. (5 p.m. ET) on October 21 in the Agua Dulce community.

Authorities immediately began an investigation, and a day later identified the male juvenile as a suspect, according to a report issued by the sheriff's department. "After talking with the suspect, he admitted playing with matches and starting the fire," the report said.

The boy, whose name and age were not given, was released to the custody of his parents, police said. The case will be presented to the Los Angeles County district attorney for possible charges.

Sixty-three structures, 21 of them homes, were destroyed, and three civilians and two firefighters were injured. The sheriff's department said the fire forced the evacuation of about 15,000 people from their homes. The fires are blamed for 14 deaths and charred a total of more than 508,000 acres, destroying about 1,600 homes.

That's pretty crazy...I wonder how young he is and what charges could be brought up.