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Man arrested on suspicion of starting deadly Gann Fire

Man arrested on suspicion of starting deadly Gann Fire
A man arrested on suspicion of starting the massive and deadly Gann Fire in Calaveras County said the wildfire began accidentally while he was collecting scrap metal to earn extra money for his wife.
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