As you might expect, the causes of the most recent wildfires in Nevada County are still under investigation. Cal Fire Public Information Officer Daniel Berlant says finding out what sparked a blaze is always a challenge, with evidence often up in smoke, and no witnesses or reliable witnesses. He says investigators work backward…

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Berlant says the causes for most fires are undetermined, with cases suspended, including Nevada County’s Lowell Fire in 2015…

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Berlant says finding the cause may produce valuable information in finding ways to prevent wildfires in the future. He also points out that 95% are human-caused and prosecution is not possible without a very thorough investigation with strong evidence needed to make an arrest.