Oregon Man Charged With Arson in Stagecoach Fire
Friday, July 26th, 2013 PropertyPolice have arrested a Central Oregon man accused of starting a wildfire that burned a Klamath County cabin and forced the temporary evacuation of about 120 homes. Kelly Parker, 30, of La Pine pleaded not guilty Tuesday afternoon to charges of first-degree arson and reckless burning. A judge set bail at $25,000 and Parker, who was assigned an attorney, remained in the county jail, District Attorney Rob Patridge said. Authorities believe Parker and another person were living on lands administered by the federal Bureau of Land Management and left a fire unattended, said Lisa Clark of the Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Center. The 330-acre Stagecoach fire started Monday afternoon near Gilchrist in the northern part of Klamath County. Firefighters reported progress and residents were allowed to return home by late Monday night. That fire was reported 10 percent contained by Tuesday evening, Clark said.
