Justin Wayne Halstenberg was convicted by a jury for starting the Line fire in Highland, which caused significant damage, burned 44,000 acres, and injured six firefighters. The court found him guilty on several counts, including aggravated arson and possession of flammable materials. Halstenberg was accused of attempting to set multiple fires leading up to the Line fire. He faces a potential life sentence, though the jury hung on three counts. The trial highlighted Halstenberg's previous fire-starting attempts with improvised ignition devices in 2023.
"A jury on Thursday convicted Justin Wayne Halstenberg of starting the Line fire that burned 44,000 acres and injured six firefighters, potentially facing life in prison."
"Halstenberg is accused of starting multiple fires in Highland, with his third attempt leading to the devastating Line fire that forced evacuations and damaged several structures."
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