Man Arrested For Starting Lake County Fire

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. (AP) – Authorities say a 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of starting the blaze that destroyed more than 175 homes, business and other structures in a Northern California community. Lake County Sheriff Brian Martin said Damin Anthony Pashilk of Clearlake, California was arrested Monday on 17 counts of arson and is in jail. Cal Fire Director Ken Pimlott says the blaze has caused over $10 million in damages and left dozens of families homeless. Officials made the announcement at a news conference but didn’t take questions or give any other details on Pashilk.

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