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Two charged with starting Tennessee wildfire that killed 14 people Two charged with starting Tennessee wildfire that killed 14 people Two charged with starting Tennessee wildfire that killed 14 people
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Authorities have charged two juveniles for starting an East Tennessee wildfire that killed 14 people and destroyed or damaged more than 1,700 buildings.Authorities have charged two juveniles for starting an East Tennessee wildfire that killed 14 people and destroyed or damaged more than 1,700 buildings.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, local district attorney general James Dunn and Great Smoky Mountains national park announced charges at a news conference on Wednesday.The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, local district attorney general James Dunn and Great Smoky Mountains national park announced charges at a news conference on Wednesday.
Dunn said the juveniles faced aggravated arson charges for the fire in the Chimney Tops area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park on 23 November. The fire spread to the Gatlinburg area, causing widespread damage. They are being held in the Sevier County juvenile detention center.Dunn said the juveniles faced aggravated arson charges for the fire in the Chimney Tops area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park on 23 November. The fire spread to the Gatlinburg area, causing widespread damage. They are being held in the Sevier County juvenile detention center.
They said the juveniles are from Tennessee, but not Sevier County. Officials said state law prevents releasing more information about them.They said the juveniles are from Tennessee, but not Sevier County. Officials said state law prevents releasing more information about them.
The investigation is ongoing and more charges could come. Officials said it was possible they would move the case into adult courts.The investigation is ongoing and more charges could come. Officials said it was possible they would move the case into adult courts.