The devastation that has unfolded due to the alleged actions of one man cannot be undone. 37,000 acres of forest land and mountain communities might never be what they once were.
My hope is that with the investigative efforts of our law enforcement partners and thorough prosecution of this case, we can offer some measure of justice.
Connie Halstenberg said that her son did not light the fire, emphasizing, 'he is not an arsonist.' She expressed her disapproval of some of his actions but defended him against the allegations.
Prosecutors claim Halstenberg attempted to start multiple fires within an hour, with the first fire reported and extinguished by local firefighters.
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