The 18-year-old accused of starting the Chelan Hills Fire pleaded not guilty Thursday.
Michael Yakimov, from Kent, pleaded not guilty to all charges stemming from the fire that started on July 4 in Orondo and killed a 69-year-old man. Orondo is an unincorporated community in Douglas County.
Yakimov faces charges of manslaughter in the first degree armed with a deadly weapon, arson, malicious mischief, and six counts of third-degree assault.
Video shows fireworks being set off that authorities say caused Chelan Hills Fire
A video recently released shows more than 200 fireworks being set off, which authorities said caused the Chelan Hills Fire. Some of the fireworks hit cars, and others flew into tinder-dry underbrush…