Four arrested, two sought in investigation of deadly Chelan Hills wildfire
Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the Chelan Hills Fire, which started on July 4, 2026, in Douglas County, Washington. The fire, allegedly ignited by fireworks launched from a moving truck during a burn ban, burned approximately 10,000 acres, destroyed over 100 structures, injured six firefighters, and killed a 69-year-old man. Two additional suspects remain at large.