Authorities accused the woman of fleeing Puerto Rico after the Jan. 2 fire that left four businesses inoperable.

A tourist from Missouri accused of burning down several businesses in southwestern Puerto Rico in a high-profile case that sparked a backlash against unruly visitors in the U.S. territory has been indicted by a federal grand jury.

Authorities say Danielle Bertothy started a fire at a bar in Cabo Rojo that also charred a retail store, restaurant and hotel.

A small hotel and restaurant were among the businesses set on fire last week in the coastal town of Cabo Rojo, forcing people to flee in the middle of the night.

Danielle Bertothy, of St. Peters, Missouri, an American tourist accused of setting fire to several businesses in southwestern Puerto Rico was arrested and then indict

A woman from St. Peters was arrested after she was accused of "maliciously" burning down a restaurant, bar, and hotel in Puerto Rico, according to a federal indictment. Officials believe Danielle Bertothy,