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NBC News
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Are arsonists responsible for the L.A. wildfires? What we know so far
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Fire investigators are working to determine whether the Los Angeles blazes were the result of an intentional act, an accident or damaged utility lines.
Published: January 16, 2025
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Suspected arsonist sought with regards to Varsity fires : Calgary

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Video from the lady who witnessed arsonist start the Park Fire

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May 25, 2023

Thank you big woman 👍🏿

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Smokey The Arsonist

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June 7, 2023

Lol smokey the arsonist would be a great mascot for burn/fuels programs

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RCMP say 2 Manitobans charged with arson in connection with wildfires

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I live in Manitoba and we have had high winds for the past while. Ignoring a ban and then starting a burn, these idiots need a severe sentence. More on reddit.com
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The Week
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Arsonists may be spurring the California wildfires | The Week
January 27, 2025 - Are individuals responsible for starting or worsening the blazes in Los Angeles?
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US Forest Service
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Wildland arson: a research assessment | US Forest Service Research and Development
Arson is predictable in short and long timespans, as its rate is heavily influenced by weather, climate, fuels, and recent information on other nearby and recent arson fires. These results could be used to enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement and wildfire management resources.
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This is consistent with our expectations, as wildfires can · reduce landscape fuels, providing the prospective arsonists
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ABC News
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2nd teen charged with arson for New Jersey wildfire: Prosecutor - ABC News
May 3, 2025 - The first suspect, 19-year-old Joseph Kling, was arrested on April 23 in connection with the Jones Road Wildfire, which ignited in Ocean Township on April 22, prosecutors said.
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Los Angeles Times
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Behind the arson arrests during the firestorm: Cases reveal L.A.’s burning problem
February 6, 2025 - In recent years, the only major L.A. wildfire that has been linked to homelessness was the 2017 Skirball fire, when an encampment fire spread and destroyed six homes and damaged others in the hills of Bel-Air.
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CBS News
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Joseph Kling, 19, faces arson charges in N.J. wildfire, prosecutors say he set bonfire - CBS New York
April 25, 2025 - Joseph Kling, 19, is charged with arson in the Ocean County, N.J.​ wildfire that has scorched more than 15,000 acres.
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The Guardian
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Man accused of arson in devastating California wildfire pleads not guilty | California | The Guardian
September 18, 2024 - Halstenberg’s mother, Connie ... not an arsonist”. Prosecutors said additional charges may be filed for any further structure damage or injuries as the fire continues. Authorities have said Halstenberg’s vehicle has been tied to areas where the fires were started on 5 September. The Line fire has threatened more than 65,000 homes and injured four firefighters. It is one of three wildfires that exploded ...
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CA
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California State Park Peace Officers Arrest Arson Suspect Near Leo Carrillo State Park
January 10, 2025 - These conditions have fueled rapid wildfire spread across the region, resulting in multiple reported fatalities and widespread destruction, including severe damage to Topanga SP and Will Rogers State Historic Park.
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LAist
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Why Would Someone Deliberately Start A Wildfire? | LAist
August 6, 2018 - They do it for the thrill, to cover ... studies wildfires. Arson is more common during economic downturns, according toButry's research. So when unemployment is higher and wages stagnate, more people set fires. Not surprisingly, arson is also more common when police aren't around. Firefighters work as the Cranston Fire burns in San Bernardino National Forest on July 26, 2018 near Idyllwild. (Mario Tama/Getty Images) ... Arsonists are also ...
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FOX 11 Los Angeles
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At least 27 people charged with arson in recent cases, LA DA says | FOX 11 Los Angeles
February 6, 2025 - "As we continue to recover from the devastation of recent wildfires, this case is a stark reminder of the grave threat alleged arsonists pose to our communities," Hochman said. "We have seen firsthand the destruction, displacement, and loss of life caused by these senseless acts.
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CNN
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California wildfire: Arson-sparked Park Fire is now California’s fifth-largest wildfire | CNN
August 23, 2024 - California’s Park Fire is now the fifth-largest wildfire in the state’s history, and a man accused of starting the destructive flames appeared in court Monday. At the same time, dozens of other fires continue to rage in the Western United States and Canada and thousands have been forced ...
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National Interagency Fire Center
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Wildfire Investigation | National Interagency Fire Center
Preventing fires requires knowing how they start. Agencies are mandated to investigate fires to determine the origin and cause. Fire cause determination helps prepare more effective fire prevention programs. By knowing what is causing fires we can implement educational campaigns and mitigation ...
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AP News
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Colorado man is charged with arson in wildfire that destroyed 29 homes | AP News
September 11, 2024 - A Colorado man has been charged with arson after an investigation into a wildfire that burned 15 square miles and caused more than $30 million in property damage.
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WHYY
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New Jersey officials announce arrest in Ocean County wildfire
April 24, 2025 - Investigators say Joseph Kling set wooden pallets on fire and left them unattended.
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Blue Ridge Public Radio
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What Motivates a Wildfire Arsonist?
February 17, 2022 - The Disaster Recovery Act passed by North Carolina Lawmakers in the special session will help with wildfire relief efforts here in Western North…