Body found in California home burned by wildfire believed started by chain saw
Summary
A wildfire in Calaveras County, California, destroyed seven buildings and burned over 15 square miles of forest. A 65-year-old man named Herbert Wayne Smith was arrested because officials believe sparks from his chain saw caused the fire, and a dead body was found inside one of the burned homes.Key Facts
- The wildfire occurred in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Calaveras County, California.
- Seven buildings were destroyed, and the fire burned more than 15 square miles (39 square kilometers) of land.
- Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, was arrested for starting the fire accidently with a chain saw.
- Smith is suspected of recklessly causing the fire by using equipment that creates sparks without clearing nearby dry plants.
- Prosecutors will decide if criminal charges will be filed against Smith.
- A dead body was found inside a home damaged by the fire near Angels Camp.
- Investigators are determining if the fire contributed to the person's death.
- Cooler weather and calmer winds are helping firefighters control other wildfires in eastern Washington state, where at least 800 buildings have already been destroyed.
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