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Woman Set on Fire at California Homeless Camp Dies — Her Family Is Now Demanding Justice

Posted by Team - October 8, 2026

Family begs for justice after woman set on fire at California homeless camp dies

A California woman who suffered devastating burns over more than 30% of her body after allegedly being set on fire at a homeless encampment has died — and her heartbroken family is demanding answers as the suspects remain free.

Frances Lopez, 33, of Oildale in Kern County, spent months in the hospital battling second- and third-degree burns after she said she was doused with gasoline and set ablaze at a homeless encampment on July 11.

Lopez underwent multiple surgeries before returning home near Bakersfield in September to begin the long, painful road to recovery.

Frances Lopez recovering in a hospital bed with her head and face wrapped in bandages.
Frances Lopez says she suffered second- and third-degree burns over 32% of her body in a July fire at an Oildale encampment.Facebook/@michael.gezzer

But on Oct. 2, tragedy struck again.

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Family begs for justice after woman set on fire at California homeless camp dies A California woman who suffered devastating burns over more than 30% of her…

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