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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/27/2021 04:45 PM Updated by: thepinetree on 09/27/2021 04:45 PM
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Washington Fire Ruled Accidental, Airola Fire Remains Under Investigation

San Andreas, CA...Peace Officers with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne — Calaveras Unit have eliminated arson as a possible cause of the Washington Fire and the fire's ignition was accidental in nature.





The Washington Fire was reported on August 26, 2021 at approximately 1:20pm and was located in Jamestown and Sonora, CA. The fire burned approximately 100 acres of vegetation across multiple properties that lead to evacuations in several neighborhoods, the downtown area of Sonora and the destruction of several structures. Total suppression costs to date are approximately $1.56 million.

The Airola Fire remains under investigation.
The Airola Fire was reported on August 25,2021 at approximately 2:55pm. The fire burned approximately 639 acres of vegetation north of New Melones Lake near Vallecito, CA. Total suppression costs to date are approximately $1.83 million.

CAL FIRE TCU continues to investigate the Washington and Airola fires and encourages individuals who may have information regarding them to contact San Andreas Headquarters at (209) 754-3831.

For wildfire prevention information visit the CAL FIRE website www.readyforwildfire.orq
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Posted on: 2021-09-27 17:23:51   By: Anonymous
 
I wonder if the lady arsonist in the bikini that decided all red areas must burn paid us a visit?

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    Posted on: 2021-09-27 17:36:22   By: Anonymous
     
    WRONG only blue counties.

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      Posted on: 2021-09-27 18:32:36   By: Anonymous
       
      I thought she just wanted to burn Red areas. Why she lit up eldorado county

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        Posted on: 2021-09-27 20:12:56   By: Anonymous
         
        We checked out antisniveler alibi and it held up. He claimed he and the Boys where ramming their sausages into sniveler's ass behind the Hotel at the time of the fires. Thanks Cal Fire

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          Posted on: 2021-09-28 15:43:28   By: Anonymous
           
          I like how PG&E fires are now "accidental".

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