TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Five wildfires across Southern Arizona that started this year were human-caused, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
The U.S. Forest Service released data about seven wildfires. It says five of them were started by someone.
- Redington Fire
- Stronghold Fire
- Cedar Fire
- Cody Fire
- Jacobson Fire
According to the Pinal County Sheriff's Office, one suspect, 67-year-old David Lindley, was cited in connection with the start of the Cedar Fire. PCSO told KGUN 9 the citation issued was for reckless burning.
Two others, the Parker Fire and Ranch Fire, were started by lightning.
The Pinal County Sheriff's Office says it has charged someone in Cedar Fire. PCSO says there is a federal investigation into who started the Cody Fire.
