A former firefighter from Happy Valley pleaded guilty Tuesday to 22 "strike" counts in connection with the deadly 2013 Clover Fire and other arson-caused fires.
Zane Wallace Peterson, 31, who pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and a series of arson charges, entered his pleas on the day in which he was set to begin standing trial.
Under the terms of Peterson's plea bargain, he is facing a minimum of 35 years, eights months in prison to a maximum of 44 years in prison. He faced a potential life sentence if convicted at trial. He must serve 85 percent of his prison sentence before being eligible for parole and will get 15 percent credit for the time he's already served in jail.
Peterson will also be required to register as an arson offender for life.