Two More Arrested in Chelan Hills Fire Case, Four Now in Custody

Two more young men have been arrested in connection with the deadly Chelan Hills Fire, expanding the criminal case surrounding the Fourth of July wildfire that killed an Orondo man, injured six firefighters and caused millions of dollars in damage.

The U.S. Marshals Service announced Friday that Valentin Tabunscic, 18, of Tacoma, and Julian Mikityuk, 19, of Pacific were taken into custody as part of a coordinated operation with Douglas County sheriff’s detectives.

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