Arrest in Chelan Hills Fire Tragedy | Spokane News

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the devastating Chelan Hills fire that tore through McNeil Canyon in July, leaving behind tragedy and destruction. Facing multiple serious charges including first-degree manslaughter and arson, the individual is accused of reckless actions that killed 69-year-old Robert M. Lister and destroyed 19 homes. Sheriff Tyler Caille called the arrest a major breakthrough in solving the blaze, which started near Highway 97 and was fully contained by July 10. This case underscores the human cost of wildfire season and the fragility of rural communities when nature’s fury strikes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b7d126c5be28057e