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Fire at Property of Missing California Woman, Nikki McCain
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A fire erupted at what appears to be the Redding, California, property home of Tyler McCain (pictured), who’s facing domestic violence charges in connection with the alleged assault of his missing wife, Nikki Cheng Saelee-McCain.

Sources told CrimeOnline that first responders and the fire department were spotted Wednesday evening at McCain’s property, where onlookers were being evacuated from the immediate area.

Cal Fire released an update on Thursday at 4:35 p.m., reporting that a malfunctioning catalytic converter ignited the fire by ejecting hot fragments into dry vegetation, according to ABC7. Although the person responsible tried to put out the flames, the fire quickly spread.

Nikki Cheng Saelee-McCain

As CrrimeOnline previously reported, Redding Police Department said that Nikki has been missing since May 17.

Tyler McCain is currently facing domestic charges, stemming from a December incident in which both of his wife’s “eyes were blackened severely; both were swollen in what appeared to be a physical assault,”  according to Shasta County Sheriff’s Deputy Gerry Maul.

The story is developing. Check back for updates.

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[Feature Photo: Nikki Cheng Saelee-McCain/Handout]