Arson suspected in Butte County wildfire

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Thursday, July 17, 2008

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CHICO, Calif. — Arson investigators say a wildfire that destroyed more than 80 homes in and around the town of Paradise last month was intentionally set.

Joshpae White, a spokesman for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, says investigators have ruled out other causes for the blaze known as the Humboldt Fire.

The fire burned more 23,500 acres and was set just after noon on June 11. It was reported 10 minutes later by a 911 caller.

Authorities say they want to talk to occupants of two vehicles seen in the area. A white panel truck with a roof rack and a maroon Nissan pickup truck were both spotted.

The state is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the person responsible for setting the fire.

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Information from: Chico Enterprise-Record, http://www.chicoer.com

1 comment(s)

marine1/1 wrote on Jul 17, 2008 12:57 PM:

" I sure hope this person or people are caught and receive prision with no parole.One person died and 80 homes with all their worldly possesions and memories gone.Not to mention the cost and man power to fight this fire that lasted so long.I will never understand an arsonist or what motivates them to hurt people in so many ways.What a waste. "

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