51-year-old Christopher Mennealy, indicted for igniting the Larch Creek Fire in Wasco County, Oregon, failed to appear for arraignment.
Christopher Mennealy, 51, is accused of igniting the Larch Creek Fire in Wasco County, Oregon, which scorched over 18,000 acres in July and cost $14 million to contain. He was indicted for second-degree arson and reckless burning but failed to appear for his arraignment, prompting a warrant for his arrest. Mennealy was reportedly squatting on the property where the fire started at the time of the incident.
September 17, 2024
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