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San Carlos Apache Tribe reports arrest for arson on reservation
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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A citizen of the San Carlos Apache Tribe has been arrested in connection with a fire that led to significant destruction on the reservation in Arizona.
Keanu Dude, age 22, is accused of starting the Watch Fire that burned more than 2,000 acres, destroyed 21 homes and 13 structures and forced the evacuation of more than 400 people. Some 73 people on the reservation are now without homes, the tribe said in a news release on Wednesday.
“It saddens me deeply that a member of our tribe has been charged with starting this fire that
devastated our community,” Chairman Terry Rambler said in the release. “Arson is a
senseless act that will never be tolerated under any circumstance.”
The Watch Fire began on July 10, quickly spiraling out of control amid extreme climate conditions on the reservation. The tribe declared a state of emergency on July 12 in response to the dangers facing its citizens.
“While thankfully no one was injured, many face extreme hardship, losing their homes and all
their possessions and were left with only the clothes on their back,” Rambler said. “It
is imperative that everyone in our tribe work together to overcome this criminal act and rebuild
our community better and stronger than ever.”
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