Man Gets 12 Years in Prison for Starting California Wildfire

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https://www.thedailybeast.com/man-gets-12-years-in-prison-for-starting-california-wildfire?ref=home

Man Gets 12 Years in Prison for Starting California Wildfire

The man who admitted to igniting a Southern California wildfire that tore through 13,000 acres and forced 7,000 to evacuate has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison. Brandon McGlover changed his plea last Thursday, admitting he was guilty of starting the Cranston Fire in July 2018. A preliminary hearing in November revealed evidence that he used a barbecue lighter and a can of WD-40 to start the nine fires that raged through Idyllwild, Anza, and Sage in Riverside County. He pleaded guilty to two charges of arson of wildland and one enhancement of multiple destroyed structures. On top of his prison sentence, McGlover will be required to register as an arsonist for the rest of his life and must pay restitution to victims. McGlover, 33, was arrested on the same afternoon the fires broke out and had been held on $3.5 million bail since that time.

[flying_wahini]

1. Good. I fell sorry for his family but not him. All that senseless destruction.

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2. Seems a bit light, but just

I wonder how PG&E will fare for its role in starting wildfires?