Teenager arrested and 5 others sought in deadly July 4 fire in Washington state
Summary
An 18-year-old teenager in Washington state was arrested for manslaughter and arson after a deadly July 4 fire started by illegal fireworks. Authorities are also seeking five other adults involved in setting off the fireworks that ignited the large wildfire.Key Facts
- The fire is called the Chelan Hills Fire and burned about 15.6 square miles.
- More than 100 buildings were destroyed by the fire.
- One person, Robert Lister, a 69-year-old man from Orondo, died when his car slid off the road and burned.
- The fire started when illegal fireworks, set off from a truck by a group of people, ignited dry brush on the roadside.
- The arrested teenager is from Kent, Washington.
- Five other adults involved are wanted by the sheriff’s office.
- Douglas County Sheriff Tyler Caille urged the others to turn themselves in or face arrest.
- All those involved are over 18 years old and considered responsible for the fire.
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