BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Court documents reveal that the woman accused of intentionally setting a man on fire in Taft last month was under the influence of alcohol. Magdalena “Maggie” Junes admitted she was “tipsy” prior to the incident and said that it was an accident.
However, Taft police say in court documents that Maggie has provided inconsistent statements.
The incident happened on Jan. 22, 2026, in the 700 block of K Street at a make-shift fire pit, where “Maggie” Junes, a waitress at the Hungry Grizzly Sandwich Company, allegedly set Billy Terry, 44, on fire. He suffered severe burns over 70% of his body. Court documents reveal that at least 30% were second-degree burns. Terry has undergone extensive surgeries since…