Larch Creek Fire Investigation Continues

Wasco County Sheriff Lane Magill says the investigation into what caused the Larch Creek Fire in southern Wasco County over two weeks ago is continuing.  Magill says the fire was determined to be human caused very early in the investigation, but further details are still being verified.  The investigation is being led by Oregon Department of Forestry wildfire investigators, with the Wasco County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Forest Service assisting.  Magill says this kind of investigation can be tedious, complex, require meticulous attention to detail, and often take a long time to complete.  He added his office has been proactive assessing the situation with the Wasco County District Attorney’s office as information has become available.  Once the investigation is finished, the Sheriff’s and D.A.’s offices will review the findings to determine whether criminal charges are warranted.

 

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