50,000 acres burned 2017 Eagle Creek Fire Columbia Gorge Teen Illegal Fireworks Eagle Creek Fire was a destructive wildfire in the Columbia River Gorge in the U.S. states of Oregon and Washington. The fire was started on September 2, 2017, reportedly caused by teenagers igniting fireworks during a burn ban.[2] In Suspect is he is from a church-going large Ukrainian family [4] The boy had to write more than 150 letters of apology to those affected by the fire that burned 50,000 acre 75 square miles. The teen said he threw one firework that exploded in the air along a trail and a second one that had a longer fuse and ignited brush when it hit the ground. Eleven requests for restitution totaling almost $37 million have been submitted to a court. .. [3] with no evidence of criminal intent, prosecutors declined to charge him with felony arson.[1] Authorities withheld his name to protect his safety. He's listed in court papers as A.B. He was sentenced to 1,920 hours community service and five years probation. He will spend his community service volunteering with the U.S. Forest Service. In his apology he said "I sincerely apologize to everyone who had to deal with this fire, I cannot imagine how scary it must have been for you. I know I have to earn your forgiveness and I will work hard to do so and one day, I hope I will. "
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- [1]Teen Responsible for Columbia River Gorge Fire Sentenced - Slog ... the stranger Feb 16, 2018 - Teen Responsible for Columbia River Gorge Fire Sentenced ... sentenced in Hood River County Circuit Court Friday to 1,920 hours community service and five years probation. He will spend his community service volunteering with the U.S. Forest Service. locals spoke in court about the impact the nearly 50,000 acre fire had on their lives. In the aftermath of the fire, nearby highways were shut down, hikers were stranded in burning forests, businesses were shut down, homes were evacuated, and thousands of acres... destroyed... faced harassment and death threats after the incident, which was observed by a hiker. In court, he admitted to reckless burning, criminal mischief, and endangering human life, but with no evidence of criminal intent, prosecutors declined to charge him with felony arson.
- [2] For some, anger cools as Columbia gorge fire suspect heads to court ... oregonlive Feb 15, 2018 - ... in the Columbia River Gorge, closed businesses, displaced people for ... 'Landslide House' landmark decimated in a Columbia gorge wildfire.
- [3]Teen Who Ignited Massive Fire May Have to Repay $37 Million U.S. News & World Report ap teenager who started a huge wildfire in the scenic Columbia River Gorge in Oregon ...Eleven requests for restitution totaling almost $37 million have been submitted to a court. .. boy's attorney, Jack Morris, said ordering a boy who is indigent to pay $37 million is "absurd." The judge said he has reviewed prior juvenile restitution cases in Oregon, and the largest figure he could find was for $114,000.
- Mom of teen accused of setting Columbia Gorge wildfire: "This is a .. www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/...columbia-gorge-wildfire.../879562001/ Nov 19, 2017 - Those close to a 15-year-old boy accused of starting a wildfire by tossing fireworks along a trail in Oregon's scenic Columbia River Gorge says .. Those close to a 15-year-old boy accused of starting a wildfire by tossing fireworks along a trail in Oregon's scenic Columbia River Gorge says he is from a church-going large Ukrainian family mortified by what happened. The teen, from Vancouver, Washington, has been charged with reckless burning and other offenses in Hood River Juvenile Court
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| Eagle Creek Fire | |
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The fire on September 2, 2017
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| Location | Cascade Locks, Oregon, United States |
| Statistics[1][2][3] | |
| Date(s) | September 2, 2017 – November 30, 2017(containment; not fully out) |
| Burned area | Approx. 50,000 acres (202 km2) |
| Cause | Illegal use of fireworks |
| Perpetrator(s) | teenage minor(s) |
| Map | |
 
Location of the fire in Oregon
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The Eagle Creek Fire was a destructive wildfire in the Columbia River Gorge in the U.S. states of Oregon and Washington. The fire was started on September 2, 2017, reportedly caused by teenagers igniting fireworks during a burn ban.[2] In mid-September, highway closures and local evacuations were gradually being lifted.[4] As of September 28, 2017, the fire had consumed 48,831 acres (19,761 ha) and was 46% contained.[5] In late October, fire growth was slowed by rain. On November 30, 2017, the fire was declared fully contained but not yet completely out.[6]
| Eagle Creek Fire | |
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The fire on September 2, 2017
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| Location | Cascade Locks, Oregon, United States |
| Statistics[1][2][3] | |
| Date(s) | September 2, 2017 – November 30, 2017(containment; not fully out) |
| Burned area | Approx. 50,000 acres (202 km2) |
| Cause | Illegal use of fireworks |
| Perpetrator(s) | teenage minor(s) |
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Location of the fire in Oregon
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The Eagle Creek Fire was a destructive wildfire in the Columbia River Gorge in the U.S. states of Oregon and Washington. The fire was started on September 2, 2017, reportedly caused by teenagers igniting fireworks during a burn ban.[2] In mid-September, highway closures and local evacuations were gradually being lifted.[4] As of September 28, 2017, the fire had consumed 48,831 acres (19,761 ha) and was 46% contained.[5] In late October, fire growth was slowed by rain. On November 30, 2017, the fire was declared fully contained but not yet completely out.[6]
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On September 5, Oregon State Police announced that it had identified the person suspected of starting the wildfire, through the use of fireworks that were illegally set off, as a 15-year-old boy from Vancouver, Washington.[7] A witness reported seeing a group of teenagers recording the fireworks being lighted and thrown into Eagle Creek Canyon.[8]
It was announced on September 8 that Oregon State Police had obtained cellphone video footage from one of the teenagers who had watched while a 15-year-old Vancouver boy threw a smoking firecracker, allegedly igniting the Eagle Creek Fire. Public Information Officer "Capt. Bill Fugate says the video will be released through the public records request process once the investigation is closed and the case is adjudicated, if charges are filed", reported Willamette Week.[9]
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On September 5, Oregon State Police announced that it had identified the person suspected of starting the wildfire, through the use of fireworks that were illegally set off, as a 15-year-old boy from Vancouver, Washington.[7] A witness reported seeing a group of teenagers recording the fireworks being lighted and thrown into Eagle Creek Canyon.[8]
It was announced on September 8 that Oregon State Police had obtained cellphone video footage from one of the teenagers who had watched while a 15-year-old Vancouver boy threw a smoking firecracker, allegedly igniting the Eagle Creek Fire. Public Information Officer "Capt. Bill Fugate says the video will be released through the public records request process once the investigation is closed and the case is adjudicated, if charges are filed", reported Willamette Week.[9]
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