corianderstem said:
I thought arson was suspected in only one of the fires.
You are correct:
Here's the link with vid clips:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/10/24/national/main3401265.shtml
Officials: Arson Behind Santiago Fire
Meanwhile Winds Slow, Giving Firefighters A Fighting Chance
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 25, 2007
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At Least One Fire Was Arson
Officials have confirmed that the Santiago fire in Orange, Calif., was the work of an arsonist. Meanwhile, firefighters regroup and evacuees wonder about their homes. Katie Couric reports. | Share
At Least One Fire Was Arson (2:34)
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(CBS/AP) CBS News has learned a task force of agencies, including the FBI, ATF, the Orange County Fire Authority and the California Department of Forestry will announce shortly that the massive Santiago Canyon Fire -- which has caused an estimated $10 million in damage -- is being officially declared an arson, and a $70,000 reward is being offered to find the arsonist.
Investigators have identified two separate "points of origin" where they believe the fire was set, CBS News has learned. FBI agents secured the scene to "maintain its integrity."
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I think arson is one of the most cowardly of crimes. Cowards to it anonymously for either sadistic attention and/or to destroy property.
People and fire fighters have died because of these fires that have been started by arsonists, and there have been scores of injuries, from smoke inhalation to asthmatic reactions-cowardly arsonists disgust me.
What rankles me even more is I happen to know of a person who in the past was convicted of arson and that person happens to post in these forums quite frequently; I will leave that poster's idenity anonymous.
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