TULARE COUNTY, CA – A Porterville man has been arrested after allegedly setting a woman on fire, according to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded just before 5:30 p.m. on October 10, 2025, to the 24100 block of Avenue 120 in Porterville for a medical aid call. Upon arrival, they found a woman suffering from severe burns to her face, arms, and torso.
An investigation revealed that 42-year-old Sean Hofmann had intentionally poured a highly flammable accelerant on or near the victim, resulting in the woman being set on fire. She was airlifted to a nearby hospital and is currently listed in stable condition.
Hofmann was taken into custody without incident.
Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact Detective Javier Montoya at the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at (559) 733-6218.
