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    Man arrested for allegedly intentionally starting Crozier Fire in El Dorado County

    By Jacque Porter,

    8 hours ago

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    (FOX40.COM) — A man was arrested Monday in connection with the ignition of the Crozier Fire in August, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office said.

    The sheriff’s office said it arrested a 48-year-old Placerville man after an investigation determined that the fire was intentionally set.

    One person dead, another seriously burned in Antelope house fire

    According to Cal Fire, the Crozier Fire started on August 6 northwest of Slate Mountain in El Dorado County.

    The fire burned roughly 1,938 acres before crews reached 100% containment about two weeks later.

    According to the sheriff’s officer, CAL FIRE Law Enforcement has arrested 91 people on arson-related charges since the start of the year.

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