Michael Yakimov arrested in connection with fatal Chelan Hills Fire
Michael Yakimov, an 18-year-old man from Kent, has been arrested in connection with the Chelan Hills Fire that occurred on July 4. Detectives from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Yakimov on September 2.
Yakimov is the primary suspect in the fire, which resulted in the death of 69-year-old Robert M. Lister. He faces multiple potential charges, including first-degree manslaughter, first-degree arson, first-degree malicious mischief, and six counts of third-degree assault. Bail has been set at $1 million.
Investigators state that video evidence shows Yakimov firing illegal aerial fireworks from the bed of a white Dodge truck while traveling north on U.S. Highway 97. The fireworks were reportedly directed at another vehicle and toward dry grass, igniting the blaze. Sheriff Tyler Caille indicated that five other individuals are expected to face similar allegations.
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Chelan Hills Fire · Douglas County Sheriff’s Office · Michael Yakimov · Robert M. Lister · Tyler Caille
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Michael Yakimov is the primary suspect in starting the July 4 Chelan Hills Fire. www.covingtonreporter.com · www.issaquahreporter.com · www.seattleweekly.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Video evidence reportedly shows Yakimov firing illegal aerial fireworks from a truck bed toward dry grass and another vehicle. www.covingtonreporter.com · www.issaquahreporter.com · www.seattleweekly.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bail for Yakimov was set at $1 million on September 3. www.covingtonreporter.com · www.issaquahreporter.com · www.seattleweekly.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Five additional individuals are expected to face similar allegations related to the fire. www.covingtonreporter.com · www.issaquahreporter.com · www.seattleweekly.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Yakimov faces investigation for first-degree manslaughter, first-degree arson, first-degree malicious mischief, and six counts of third-degree assault. www.covingtonreporter.com · www.issaquahreporter.com · www.seattleweekly.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The fire resulted in the death of 69-year-old Robert M. Lister. www.covingtonreporter.com · www.issaquahreporter.com · www.seattleweekly.com