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Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the deadly Chelan Hills fire, which burned thousands of acres and injured six firefighters; two suspects remain outstanding as investigators press the probe, with U.S. Marshals assisting in Tacoma.
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the deadly Chelan Hills wildfire that burned thousands of acres and injured six firefighters; two suspects remain outstanding as the investigation continues, with U.S. Marshals involvement in Tacoma.
Three more teenagers were arrested in Western Washington in connection with the Chelan Hills Fire, bringing those in custody to four; prosecutors say more arrests are likely as a fifth suspect has an active warrant and a sixth person is being sought. The suspects allegedly fired Roman candles from the bed of a truck during a Fourth of July burn ban, igniting dry grass and a fast-moving wildfire that killed a 69-year-old man, injured six firefighters, and destroyed more than 100 buildings across about 10,000 acres with losses over $6 million.
An 18-year-old has been arrested and five others are sought in connection with a deadly July 4 fire in the Chelan Hills area of Washington state, with investigators continuing to pursue leads in the case.
An 18-year-old from Kent was arrested in connection with the Chelan Hills Fire near Orondo, which burned about 10,000 acres, damaged homes and injured firefighters; a dead man found in a vehicle has been identified as 69-year-old Robert Lister. Investigators believe the fire may have started with fireworks. The suspect faces first-degree manslaughter, first-degree arson, first-degree malicious mischief, and six counts of third-degree assault and has been booked into the Chelan County Regional Justice Center; the investigation includes a reward totaling $30,000 for information.
Firefighters battled the Chelan Hills Fire in Douglas County, Washington, as the wildfire expanded to about 9,000 acres. Evacuation orders stayed in effect, while authorities reopened U.S. Highway 97 to traffic during the Fourth of July weekend.