crime-environment3.41 min read "Guilty Pleas and Sentencing in Deadly California Gender-Reveal Fire"
The man whose gender-reveal photo shoot sparked a fatal 2020 California wildfire has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and will serve a year in jail, while his wife received probation and community service. The fire, caused by a smoke-generating pyrotechnic device, resulted in the death of a firefighter and significant property damage. The U.S. Forest Service has filed a lawsuit against the device's manufacturers, distributors, and sellers, as well as the couple. The incident highlights the increasing challenges of combating wildfires in the face of climate change.
1 year ago•Source: Yahoo News
