Man Arrested On 17 Counts of Arson For Setting Clayton Fire
LAKE COUNTY (CBS13) — Investigators have made an arrest in the Clayton Fire.
Damin Anthony Pashilk. 40, was taken into custody on Monday on 17 counts of arson.
NEW: here is the 40yo man charged with 17 counts of Arson. pic.twitter.com/Xqwpmj1Lfv
— Drew Bollea (@Drew_WCCB) August 16, 2016
Investigators say he's tied to several other smaller fires set in the area.
People in crowd cheering, some brought to tears after arrest announcement.
— Drew Bollea (@Drew_WCCB) August 16, 2016
Here's the announcement of Damin Pashilk's arrest for arson in #ClaytonFire. Loud cheers.https://t.co/GvwMSwnSat pic.twitter.com/2zWa6dQMEo
— Kyle Buis (@kylebuis) August 16, 2016
The fire is 4,000 acres and is 5 percent contained. It has destroyed more than 175 structures.
MORE: Damin Pashilk accused of starting numerous fires within the last year including #ClatyonFire
— Drew Bollea (@Drew_WCCB) August 16, 2016
We'll have more on this developing story on the CBS13 News at 10.