Suspect cited in connection with Cedar fire; data says recent fires human-caused

Five wildfires across Southern Arizona that started this year were human-caused, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

The U.S. Forest Service released data about seven wildfires. It says five of them were started by someone.

  • Redington Fire
  • Stronghold Fire
  • Cedar Fire
  • Cody Fire
  • Jacobson Fire

According to the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, one suspect, 67-year-old David Lindley, was cited in connection with the start of the Cedar Fire. PCSO told KGUN 9 the citation issued was for reckless burning.

Two others, the Parker Fire and Ranch Fire, were started by lightning…

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