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Teenager arrested and 5 others sought in deadly July 4 fire in Washington state
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· September 3, 2026
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Key points : A county sheriff reported an arrest in connection with a deadly fire that occurred on July 4. The suspect, an 18-year-old from Kent, faces investigation for manslaughter and arson.
From East Wenatchee, Wash.: A county sheriff reported an arrest in connection with a deadly fire that occurred on July 4. The suspect, an 18-year-old from Kent, faces investigation for manslaughter and arson. The teen was part of a group setting off illegal fireworks from a truck when the incident happened.
Further details about the events surrounding the fire are available from the source. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities seeking five additional individuals in connection with the incident.
The arrest marks a development in the case, which is being handled by the county sheriff's office. More information can be found through the original report.
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Category: safety Published: September 3, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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