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Teen Charged for Ohio Fire Spark | Boise News
A 23-year-old Cali dude faces misdemeanor charges for allegedly starting the massive Ohio Fire in Hailey, which scorched over 2,000 acres—now fully contained. The spark? Gunfire on BLM land. He could face up to six months in jail, a $1K fine, or both, plus costs to extinguish the blaze. Eight agencies and over 100 personnel battled the flames, highlighting the massive resources needed. It’s not the only recent human-caused fire—Cabin Creek (unattended campfire) and Martin (fireworks, caught on camera) also burned. Sheriff Morgan Ballis warns: dry conditions mean even small mistakes can…
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