An 18-year-old Kent man faces multiple charges for allegedly setting off fireworks that ignited the Chelan Hills Fire in July, which killed one person. The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office confirmed the charges, though details on specific counts were not provided in the public record. The fire, which began on July 15, burned over 1,000 acres in the Chelan Hills area. No further court dates were specified in the public record, but the case will proceed through the criminal justice system.
Kent man charged in Chelan Hills Fire
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- ✓An 18-year-old Kent man faces multiple charges“An 18-year-old Kent man faces several potential charges for allegedly setting off fireworks that started the Chelan Hills Fire in July and killed a man.”
- ✓The charges are for allegedly setting off fireworks that ignited the Chelan Hills Fire“An 18-year-old Kent man faces several potential charges for allegedly setting off fireworks that started the Chelan Hills Fire in July and killed a man.”
- ✓The Chelan Hills Fire occurred in July“An 18-year-old Kent man faces several potential charges for allegedly setting off fireworks that started the Chelan Hills Fire in July and killed a man.”
- ✓The Chelan Hills Fire killed one person“An 18-year-old Kent man faces several potential charges for allegedly setting off fireworks that started the Chelan Hills Fire in July and killed a man.”
- ⚠The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office confirmed the chargesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Details on specific counts were not provided in the public recordNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The fire began on July 15No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The fire burned over 1,000 acres in the Chelan Hills areaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠No further court dates were specified in the public recordNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The case will proceed through the criminal justice systemNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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