Published May 23, 2018 12:33PM
Teen Who Started Wildfire Ordered to Pay $37 Million
The 15-year-old threw firecrackers into the Columbia River Gorge last fall, starting the destructive blaze.
'Miss Izs'
A judge ordered the 15-year-old boy who started last fall’s wildfire in the Columbia River Gorge to pay $37 million–the amount it will take to cover firefighting costs, home damage, and restoration to the gorge. Payments can be halted after 10 years if he complies.