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Park Fire: Man convicted of willful arson in 2024 Northern California wildfire that burned 430,000 acres (opens the original)
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OROVILLE — The man accused of starting a destructive wildfire two years ago to the day was found guilty Friday in Butte County Superior Court. Ronnie Dean Stout II was convicted of intentionally starting the Park Fire on July 24, 2024, by pushing a burning car into a ravine in upper Bidwell Park. The fire ultimately burned almost 430,000 acres, 427 homes in Cohasset and Forest Ranch and more than 300 other structures. Judge Kristen Lucena handed down the verdict, as Stout had earlier agreed to b
Park Fire: Two years later, trial set for man accused of starting California’s 4th largest wildfire (opens the original)
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OROVILLE — After nearly two years of delays, the trial of the man charged with causing a destructive fire in 2024 will begin later this month. The case of Ronnie Dean Stout II will be heard starting July 20, just four days short of the two-year anniversary of the ignition of the Park Fire in 2024. RELATED: DA: Arson suspect reportedly ‘heavily intoxicated’ before Park Fire ignition The wildfire ultimately burned 430,000 acres, destroying 700 structures, including much of Cohasset as well as home
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