Teen Who Started Wildfire Ordered to Pay $37 Million
Teen Who Started Wildfire Ordered to Pay $37 Million
The 15-year-old threw firecrackers into the Columbia River Gorge last fall, starting the destructive blaze.
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A judge ordered the 15-year-old boy who started last fall’s wildfire in the Columbia River Gorge to pay $37 million–the amount it will take to cover firefighting costs, home damage, and restoration to the gorge. Payments can be halted after 10 years if he complies.
Fatal Plunge at High Falls State Park
