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Man Sued for $4M Over Campfire Fire | Duluth News
A Minnesota man is facing a $4.3 million lawsuit from the state after his unattended campfire sparked the devastating Camp House Fire, which burned 12,000 acres and destroyed 180+ structures. Though he pleaded guilty to a petty misdemeanor and paid a $190 fine, the Department of Natural Resources is seeking full reimbursement for firefighting costs — which alone topped $8.7 million — excluding private property losses. Wilson, who called 911 fearing the fire would consume the entire forest, is being pursued regardless of his ability to pay, while no property owners have yet filed their own…
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