Another volunteer firefighter has been identified as an arsonist. According to the Idaho Statesman, 19-year old Nathaniel Bartholomew pleaded guilty on Thursday to starting the 440-acre Karney Fire Sept. 17 in Boise County, Idaho.
Mr. Bartholomew was arrested the next day.
The charge he pleaded guilty to Thursday was one count of felony third-degree arson which could result in 10 years in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for March and could include restitution for some of the $2.3 million costs of the fire.
The fire destroyed one residence and caused the evacuation of 80 homes. A Type 2 Incident Management Team and 350 firefighters were able to keep the fire out of a subdivision with 275 homes.
