Six adults are suspected of setting off illegal fireworks on July 4 that sparked the catastrophic Chelan Hills wildfire – an inferno that ravaged 15 square miles of central Washington, killed one resident and burned down 19 homes, Douglas County Sheriff Tyler Caille said Thursday.
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What happenedFireworks caused Chelan fire; 1 of 6 suspects arrested, sheriff says - Thu, 03 Sep 2026 PST.
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Six adults are suspected of setting off illegal fireworks on July 4 that sparked the catastrophic Chelan Hills wildfire – an inferno that ravaged 15 square miles of central Washington, kill...