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Park Fire arsonist convicted; faces decades behind bars in California

Ronnie Dean Stout II, 44, was convicted of aggravated arson for pushing a burning car into Bidwell Park, sparking the Park Fire in July 2024. The blaze grew into California’s fourth-largest wildfire, burning over 429,000 acres across Butte, Tehama, Plumas and Shasta counties and destroying hundreds of structures, prompting mass evacuations. Stout now faces a prison sentence of 25 years to life, with sentencing set for October 9.

via The Independent|

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Ex-convict convicted in Park Fire arson that scorched California’s 4th-largest blaze

A Chico man and registered sex offender, Ronnie Dean Stout II, was convicted of malicious arson in connection with the 2024 Park Fire, California’s fourth-largest wildfire, which burned more than 400,000 acres and destroyed 713 structures; the conviction includes enhancements for multiple structures burned and a third strike, and he faces 25 years to life in prison with sentencing set for October 9. No fatalities were reported, but three firefighters were injured; prosecutors said Stout left the scene after pushing a burning car into a park gully while intoxicated.

via New York Post|

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crime-and-courts1 month ago•6 min saved

Chico man convicted of starting Park Fire, California’s historic blaze

A Chico man, Ronnie Stout, was found guilty of felony arson for starting the Park Fire in 2024 by pushing a burning car down a hill, a blaze that grew into California’s fourth-largest wildfire, burning about 429,000 acres and destroying hundreds of homes. He faces 25 years to life in prison with multiple enhancements; sentencing is Oct. 9. Stout has prior convictions including child molestation and robbery.

via Los Angeles Times|

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