A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a wildfire that destroyed thousands of acres of tribal land in Arizona earlier this month. Officials arrested Keanu Dude on Tuesday for arson charges in connection to the Watch Fire, which scorched more than 2,000 acres of San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation land, Arizona Family reports. Dude has been connected to a burning of an American flag just before the fire sparked, San Carlos Apache Tribe Police Chief Elliot Sneezy told the outlet. No injuries or deaths were reported, but the blaze destroyed 21 houses and 13 other buildings, leaving more than 70 people without homes. Many of the homes destroyed were passed down over several generations. The wildfire also knocked out power lines, leaving many without electricity for over a week. Dude has a criminal record, including charges for assault and domestic violence, officials told the Arizona Family.
An Arizona tribe member, Keanu Dude, has been arrested for allegedly starting a massive wildfire that engulfed over 2,200 acres of land, destroyed 21 homes, and displaced numerous residents. The fire, known as the Watch Fire, burned for a week before being fully contained. The incident occurred on July 10, prompting a state of emergency on the tribal land located east of Phoenix.
Dude, a 22-year-old member of the San Carlos Apache tribe, was apprehended on Tuesday and is currently held at the San Carlos Adult Detention & Rehabilitation Center on an arson charge. According to tribal officials, Dude is unemployed and has a criminal record, although no further details were provided.
The tribe’s police chief, Elliot Sneezy, stated that Dude was observed burning an American flag just before the wildfire erupted. However, the motive behind his alleged actions remains unclear. San Carlos Apache Tribe Chairman Terry Rambler expressed deep sadness over the incident and emphasized that arson would never be tolerated within the community.
The Watch Fire caused significant damage, including the destruction of homes, power line disruptions resulting in temporary outages, and injuries to several animals. Tragically, at least one pet lost its life during the blaze. The San Carlos Apache Tribe is now accepting monetary donations to aid in the rebuilding of homes and infrastructure.
While no injuries were reported among residents, the fire has left many facing extreme hardship, having lost their homes and possessions. Chairman Rambler called for unity within the tribe to overcome this criminal act and rebuild the community stronger than before.
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