Crime & Safetyscore 634·7 metrosupdated 1h ago
Body Found in Home Burned by Wildfire Linked to Chainsaw Sparks
A body was discovered in a home in Calaveras County, California, that was destroyed by a wildfire believed to have been started by a chainsaw. Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, has been arrested for allegedly causing the fire, which has devastated the area.
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Body found in California home burned by wildfire believed started by chain saw
Body found in California home burned by wildfire believed started by chain saw
Body found in California home burned by wildfire believed started by chain saw
Body found in California home burned by wildfire believed started by chain saw
Body found in California home burned by wildfire believed started by chain saw
Body Found in California Home Destroyed by Wildfire Linked to Chainsaw Sparks
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