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Man Charged With Arson in California Wildfire

Man Charged With Arson in California Wildfire

A 26-year-old California man has been arrested in connection with the destructive Thompson Fire, which erupted in July, decimating 13 homes, scorching over 3,700 acres, and forcing the evacuation of 26,000 residents. Spencer Grant Anderson, a resident of Oroville, was taken into custody on August 22 and faces multiple serious charges related to the arson. … Read more

Arson Suspect Arrested as Northern California Wildfire Explodes in Size

Arson Suspect Arrested as Northern California Wildfire Explodes in Size

A wildfire near Chico in Northern California has dramatically increased in size, prompting widespread evacuations and an arson arrest. The Park Fire, which ignited on Wednesday afternoon in a local park, has grown from 6,400 acres late Wednesday night to 45,550 acres by Thursday morning, and then to a staggering 164,000 acres—equivalent to 256 square … Read more