Authorities in Siskiyou County are investigating a fire the gutted the Karuk Tribe's sacred dance house.
Tribal members say they know who is responsible for the July 1 fire. It was the second time in two years that the house wad destroyed by fire.
County authorities are still trying to determine whether the cause was arson.
The tribe performs the Brush Dance, a healing ceremony for children at the house.
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Siskiyou Sheriff's Department takes over investigation into dance house fire
(The Eureka Reporter 7/12)
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Karuk Tribe - http://www.karuk.us
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