Published Jun 12, 2003 6:15 pm : Updated Jan 31, 2009 4:45 pm
Police in Madera County north of Fresno have arrested a 16 year old Fairmead boy on suspicion of starting a string of fires that burned 485 acres yesterday.
Some 50 firefighters worked for 5 hours to extinguish 8 separate blazes that threatened homes and livestock.
Deputies are seeking additional suspects.
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