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A prominent journalist was charged with starting a Utah wildfire — but now charges have been dropped

By Salt Lake Tribune · September 26, 2026 · 1 min read
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Prosecutors in San Juan County charged journalist Scott Carrier with starting a 2025 fire that burned nearly 18,000 acres. After he raised questions about the investigation, the charges have been dropped.

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