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Arson Arrest in King Fire

El Dorado County authorities have announced that they believe arson is the cause of the King Fire, burning near Pollock Pines.

Listen to John D’ Agostini

Sheriff John D’Agostini at a news conference this morning. El Dorado County District Attorney Vernon Pearson told the assembled media that the arrest was made yesterday…

Listen to Vernon Pearson 1

 

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Photo: Wayne Allen Huntsman

 

No details about the arrest were made available, or what led authorities to Huntsman. Pearson did thank citizens of the area for helping with the investigation…

Listen to Vernon Pearson 2

That fire has grown to over 70-thousand acres–more than doubling in size overnight.

1 Comment

September 18, 2014

Craig

I THINK PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR SETTING FIRES SHOULD BE GIVEN THE DEATH PENALTY, THE LIVES & PROPERTY OF PEOPLE ARE GONE INCLUDING DEATHS OF NOT ONLY PEOPLE, BUT OF ANIMALS WILD & DOMESTIC, NOT TO MENTION THE FORESTS WE ALL LOVE...

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